Physical Water Scarcity
What Physical Water Scarcity means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
When there is simply not enough water available to meet demand due to climatic conditions (low rainfall).
When there is not enough water in the natural environment to meet demand.
Topics that use Physical Water Scarcity
- Countries at different levels of development have water supply problems (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Meeting the demands for water resources could involve technology and interventions by different interest groups (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Economic Water Scarcity
- Water Stress
- Desalination
- Over-abstraction
- Water deficit
- Water surplus
- Water Transfer Scheme
- Water Scarcity
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