1. PAPER 3: Geographical Applications
SECTION A: Issue Evaluation 1

2. North West: Lots of rain!
1000mm and above
Lots of rain due to storms from Atlantic hitting West of UK first.
South East: Little rain!
750mm and below
Rain shadow effect because of mountains on the west coast means less rain.

3. 150 litres a day (real terms 3400 litres a day)
Use:
Home
Industry
Farming
Small changes needed:
grey water use/ water butt in garden/ water efficient appliances/ water saving kits.

4. Causes of South East Water Stress!
Less rain (physical factor – less than 750mm)
High population (human factor)
Richer population (human factor) so use more in homes/ leisure etc.

5. Rise of 700 million litres in 25 years!
Leakage (broken pipes/ leaks in homes)
Non household – factories/ farming
Household – showers/ baths/ food prep/ washing machines/ gardens

6. 5 new projects
Engineering (building)
Water transfer
Direction of water:
North West transfer to South east
Water surplus to water deficit

7. Alternatives/ small scale:
grey water use/ water butt in garden/ water efficient appliances/ water saving kits/ desalination/ repair leaking pipes/ recycle water.
Opposition to projects: Impact on wildlife (habitat loss) , landscape (building can make environment look ugly) and expensive.