Geography A-Level
Virtual water trade
What Virtual water trade means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Virtual water trade
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Reference: AQA
The hidden flow of water when food or commodities are traded, allowing water-scarce nations to import water-intensive goods.
Topics that use Virtual water trade
- Water security (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
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- Components of demand
- Desalination
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- Sources of water
- Sustainability
- Transboundary water conflicts
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