Water Security (Resources): AQA GEOGRAPHY ALEVEL

Agriculture accounts for around what % of all water extracted? - 67% by 2050, what % is water demand expected to increase by? - 55% how can eating less meat decrease water usage? - 2010 study by UNESCO Institute for Water Education found bovine meat (includes beef) requires 15,415L of water to produce 1kg of produce how can you reduce your water footprint? - - Shower for shorter time + use an eco shower head - Buy less clothing - Reuse water - Water gardens morning or evening to reduce water loss to evaporation - eat less meat how does climate affect water supply? - - Seasonal variations affect water supply - soil water budget shows water storage + precipitation are greatest in winter + autumn - In some countries, the monsoon season replenishes water supply - Some areas have drier climates, which reduce overall water supply - Climate change predicted to decrease summer rainfall, but increase winter rainfall + storm events