Geography GCSE
Diverting supplies
What Diverting supplies means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Diverting supplies
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Redirecting water from rivers to areas of need, often increasing storage in natural aquifers or artificial basins.
Topics that use Diverting supplies
- Water (AQA GCSE)
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