Water management 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyResources-water consumption and supplyGCSEAQA Created by: Christina SCreated on: 14-05-20 15:37 Aquifer underground water source. 1 of 30 Bund a small dam which diverts water away from a stream to irrigate fields, usually made of stones and lined with leaves to make it waterproof. 2 of 30 Dam and reservoir a barrier built across a valley to interrupt river flow and create a man-made lake to store water and control river discharge. 3 of 30 Desalination the process of removing salt from seawater to produce fresh water 4 of 30 Drought a long, continuous period of dry weather. 5 of 30 Evaporation the process of water changing from liquid to vapour. 6 of 30 Grey water recycled domestic waste water. 7 of 30 Groundwater freshwater source that is found beneath the Earth's surface. 8 of 30 Groundwater management regulation and control of water levels, pollution, ownership and use of groundwater. 9 of 30 Infrastructure the basic equipment and structures ( such roads,utilities, water supply and sewage) that are needed for a country or region to function properly. 10 of 30 Irrigation artificial application of water to the land or soil. 11 of 30 Johed small earth dam for catching rainwater as a drinking water source, found in the Thar Desert, Pakistan. 12 of 30 Over abstraction when groundwater is used more quickly than it is being replaced. 13 of 30 Pat system irrigation channels that transfer water to the fields. 14 of 30 Permeable rocks rocks that allow water to pass through them. 15 of 30 Pollution chemicals, noise, dirt or other substances which have harmful or poisonous effects on an environment. 16 of 30 Sustainability actions that meet the needs of the present without reducing the ability of future generations to meet their needs. 17 of 30 Taanka underground storage systems about 3m in diameter and 3-4m deep which collect surface water from roofs. 18 of 30 Water conflict disputes between different regions or countries over the distribution and use of water. 19 of 30 Water conservation the preservation, control and development of water resources, both surface and groundwater, and prevention of pollution. 20 of 30 Water deficit when the demand for water is greater than the supply of water. 21 of 30 Water insecurity when water availability is insufficient to ensure the good health and livelihood of a population, due to short supply or poor quality. 22 of 30 Water pollution the contamination of water by substances that are harmful or poisonous to the environment, and make water supplies unsuitable for drinking. 23 of 30 Water quality measured in terms of the chemical, physical and biological content of the water. 24 of 30 Water stress when the demand for water exceeds supply in a certain period, or when poor quality restricts its use. 25 of 30 Water surplus when the supply of water is greater than the demand of water. 26 of 30 Water transfer matching supply with demand by moving water from an area with water surplus to another with water deficit. 27 of 30 Waterborne disease diseases like cholera and typhoid caused by microorganisms in contaminated water. 28 of 30 Water recycling process of extracting and reusing useful substances found in waste. 29 of 30 Water security availability of a reliable source of acceptable quantity and quality of water. 30 of 30
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