Question detail
What is a water surplus?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section C: The challenge of resource management
Question
- A. An area where water supply exceeds demand
- B. An area where water demand exceeds supply
- C. An area with no water resources
- D. An area with seasonal water availability
Answer
The correct answer is An area where water supply exceeds demand.
Explanation
The correct option is An area where water supply exceeds demand. An area where water supply exceeds demand is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to describe global patterns of water surplus and water deficit. This belongs to Water (optional route) within Section C: The challenge of resource management, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from Water (optional route), reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Confusing Water Surplus and Deficit
Students often confuse the concepts of water surplus and water deficit, thinking they are the same.
To fix this, remember that water surplus refers to areas where water availability exceeds demand, while water deficit indicates areas where demand exceeds availability.
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