Question detail
What is a consequence of changing demand for water resources in the UK?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section C: The challenge of resource management
Question
- A. Increased water quality
- B. Water shortages in some areas
- C. Decreased water prices
- D. More water transfer schemes
Answer
The correct answer is Water shortages in some areas.
Explanation
The correct option is Water shortages in some areas. Water shortages in some areas is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to describe UK water resource issues including changing demand, water quality, pollution management, areas of deficit and surplus and water transfer. This belongs to Resource management 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 Resource management, 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, leading to incorrect explanations of UK water resource issues.
To fix this, students should clearly define water surplus as areas where water availability exceeds demand, and water deficit as areas where demand exceeds availability. Using specific examples from the UK can help reinforce these concepts.
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