Strategies to increase water supply
I can describe different strategies used to increase water supply and outline the advantages and disadvantages of California's water project.
- Year 11
- AQA
Strategies to increase water supply
I can describe different strategies used to increase water supply and outline the advantages and disadvantages of California's water project.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Different strategies can be used to increase water supply.
- Strategies to increase water supply include diverting supplies, increasing storage and desalination
- The California State water project is a large-scale water transfer scheme with advantages and disadvantages.
Keywords
Water transfer - the movement of water (through pipes or along rivers) from areas of water surplus to areas of water deficit
Desalination - the industrial conversion of saltwater into freshwater, commonly in arid or semi-arid areas
Common misconception
Dams and reservoirs guarantee a reliable water supply for many years into the future.
Although dams and reservoirs do provide a reliable and easily-controllable source of water, this supply is not guaranteed. Over time, sediment will build up and reduce the capacity of the reservoir. Also, reservoirs can dry up during droughts.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match these geographical terms to their definitions.
Q2.Which of the following is a renewable resource?
Q3.What is an aquifer?
Q4.Artificial intelligence (AI) requires large volumes of water to its data centres.
Q5.Which are causes of increases in the global demand for water?
Q6.Which of these regions has large numbers of people living without access to improved water sources?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
