Physical Factors affecting water scarity
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- Created on: 12-12-14 09:35
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- Physical Factors affecting water scarity
- Geology
- Surface draining occurs of impermeable rocks such as granite or clay
- Permeable rocks such as limestone and chalks store water, called aquifers
- River Systems
- Flows increase as tributaries enter
- Seasonal changes in temperature can create distinctive river regimes
- The relationship between water inputs and outputs is called water balance
- Climate
- Equatorial and tropical areas get much more rainfall than temperate or arctic areas
- High altitude areas have snow pack water reserves released in late spring
- Monsoon areas have one main peak, equatorial areas have two
- Some equatorial areas experience recurring drought
- Geology
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