Study Fig. 6.1, which shows use of groundwater in the UK, within each water company area.
- (a)(i)Which water company has the highest percentage of total supply from groundwater?[1]
- (a)(ii)Which water company uses the largest amount of groundwater?[1]
- (a)(iii)Describe the location of the areas that use groundwater for at least 40% of their supply.[2]
- (b)Fig. 6.2 shows UK population density and Fig. 6.3 shows annual rainfall in the UK. State the population density and annual rainfall of the areas described in (a)(iii). Population density............................................................................................................................... Annual rainfall...................................................................................................................................[2]
- (c)Suggest why the UK's total volume of stored groundwater is decreasing.[2]
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- [1] Southern
- [1] Thames
- [2] South } SE; East }; Central
- [2] Population - medium / high / medium and high; Rainfall - low
- [2] High population so large demand; Low rainfall so little replenishment; Demand exceeds supply
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