Geography GCSE
Water security
What Water security means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Water security
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Reference: AQA
Having a reliable, accessible, and affordable supply of clean water to meet the needs of a population and economy.
Topics that use Water security
- Water (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- 'Grey' water
- Atmospheric circulation
- Dams and reservoirs
- Desalination
- Economic development
- Economic impacts
- Geopolitical conflict
- Groundwater management
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