Geography A-Level
Sources of water
What Sources of water means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Sources of water
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Include surface water such as rivers and lakes, groundwater such as aquifers, and non-conventional sources like desalinated seawater or recycled wastewater.
Topics that use Sources of water
- Water security (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Catchment
- Components of demand
- Desalination
- Greywater
- Hydro-politics
- Sustainability
- Transboundary water conflicts
- Virtual water trade
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