6.1.5

Demand for Water in the UK

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Demand for Water in the UK

It rains a lot in the UK, especially in the North West of the country. However, the UK's population lives in areas where less rain falls.

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Where is there water deficit in the UK?

  • Areas where the demand for water is greater than the amount of water are areas of 'water deficit'.
  • London, Birmingham, and the east of England are all areas of water deficit.
  • This is because most people live in these areas, so the demand for water is very high.
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Where is there water surplus in the UK?

  • Areas where the demand for water is less than the amount of water are areas of 'water surplus'.
  • The Lake District, Manchester, Liverpool, Wales, and Cornwall all have water surplus.
  • Rainfall is heavy and not many people live in some of these areas.

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1The Challenge of Natural Hazards

1.1Natural Hazards

1.2Tectonic Hazards

1.3Weather Hazards

1.4Climate Change

2The Living World

3Physical Landscapes in the UK

3.1The UK Physical Landscape

3.2Coastal Landscapes in the UK

3.3River Landscapes in the UK

3.4Glacial Landscapes in the UK

4Urban Issues & Challenges

5The Changing Economic World

6The Challenge of Resource Management

6.1Resource Management

6.2Food

6.3Water

6.4Energy

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