the movement of water (through pipes or via canals or rivers) from areas of water surplus to areas of water deficit

when the demand for water exceeds the available amount during a certain period or when poor quality restricts its use

a measure used to assess the suitability of water for drinking and for supporting river ecosystems

Water resources in the UK

Geography

The importance of food, water and energy for human development

Food resources in the UK

Energy resources in the UK

This unit teaches pupils about natural resources in the UK. Pupils will learn about the demand and provision of food, water and energy in the UK and the associated opportunities and challenges.

Resources in the UK

movement of water from surplus to deficit areas

when demand exceeds water availability or quality

measure of how suitable water is for drinking and ecosystems

Match the keywords to their correct definitions.

to move water from areas of surplus to areas of deficit

What is the main reason water is transferred in the UK?

When there is not enough clean water available for people to use, a region may be said to be experiencing water ...

because it is stored and abstracted again downstream

Why is it wrong to say that treated wastewater goes straight to our taps?

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

What resource is mainly used for generating electricity in the UK today?

Where in the UK are significant oil and gas reserves found?

What is the term for managing resources so they are available for future generations?

Water, energy, and food are examples of essential {{ }} for human survival.

Which of the following is a reason why food imports to the UK have increased?

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