Water supply problems in HICs

Quality of water

Using p142 complete the diagram

Spatial imbalance

Spatial variations• Study Figure 10 (student

book p. 142). Then complete a copy of the diagram below by: Marking and labelling each of the following: dam, reservoir, hillside, road, valley sides.

• Add notes to your copy explaining why water is transported from the north and west of Britain to the south and east.

Seasonal variability

Seasonable variability

Seasonal variability: Costa del Sol

Mark scheme

Loss through broken pipes

Study student book p. 143, then answer these questions:

(a) When was the water distribution in London constructed?

(b) What happened as demand increased?(c) What did this lead to?(d) When was a new ring main built?(e) How much water is supplied daily via the ring

main?

2009: Past paper question

• Describe two problems of water supply in high-income countries. (4)