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Explain reasons for increasing water consumption including economic development and rising population.
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Section C: The challenge of resource management
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Water (optional route)
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Explain reasons for increasing water consumption including economic development and rising population
- This point belongs to Section C: The challenge of resource management, especially Water (optional route).
- You need to be able to explain reasons for increasing water consumption including economic development and rising population.
- The key ideas to know are increasing, water, and reasons.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
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This objective helps connect Water (optional route) to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Section C: The challenge of resource management.
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What should a geography response explain about reasons for increasing water consumption including economic development and rising population?
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For Geography, this page helps you revise reasons for increasing water consumption including economic development and rising population in Section C: The challenge of resource management. Focus on the key terms, the exam command, and a clear answer that matches the question. Key terms to check are economic development and rising population.
Key terms
- economic development: The process of improving the economic well-being and quality of life for a community by increasing the wealth and resources available.
- rising population: An increase in the number of individuals living in a specific area, which can lead to higher demand for resources such as water.
Common trap
Misunderstanding Water Consumption Drivers: To fix this, students should remember that both economic development and rising population contribute to increased water consumption, and they should provide examples of each.
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