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Students should be able to describe various methods of obtaining water, such as reservoirs, dams, wells, boreholes, and desalination, and how these methods are utilized for agricultural, domestic, and industrial needs in countries with varying economic statuses. They should also explain the reasons behind water shortages in certain regions, the effects of insufficient access to clean water on communities, and the importance of effective management to secure future water supplies. A case study on water supply in a specific country or area is required.

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CambridgeIGCSEGeographyEconomic development

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  • Students should be able to describe various methods of obtaining water, such as reservoirs, dams, wells, boreholes, and desalination, and how these methods are utilized for agricultural, domestic, and industrial needs in countries with varying economic statuses. They should also explain the reasons behind water shortages in certain regions, the effects of insufficient access to clean water on communities, and the importance of effective management to secure future water supplies. A case study on water supply in a specific country or area is required.

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