Demand for Water in the UK
Geography: AQA GCSE, topic 6.1.5
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.
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.
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.
Test yourself on Demand for Water in the UK
Which of the following regions of the UK are areas of water deficit?
In which of these areas is there water deficit?
Why is demand for water so high in the south-east of the UK?