Water deficit
What Water deficit means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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A condition where rainfall is suppressed by high-pressure systems or demand outpaces supply, typically around 30 degrees north and south of the equator.
A situation where water demand exceeds the available natural supply.
A situation where the demand for water is greater than the available supply.
A situation where the demand for water is greater than the supply available.
Topics that use Water deficit
- Water (AQA GCSE)
- Countries at different levels of development have water supply problems (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- The supply of fresh water supply varies globally (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Water surplus
- Water Stress
- 'Grey' water
- Aquifer
- Atmospheric circulation
- Dams and reservoirs
- Desalination
- Economic development
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