Year 11 - Geography
Global patterns of water security
Global pattern of water resources
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Unit Summary
This unit, comprising of three variants, teaches pupils about global inequalities in food, water and energy production and consumption. Pupils learn about resource security and about sustainable futures.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe the inequalities in global water security and the impacts of water insecurity on people and economies.
Key Notes
- Globally, there are areas of surplus (security) and deficit (insecurity), and inequalities in access to water.
- Water insecurity has impacts on people when they use polluted water or contract waterborne diseases.
- Water insecurity has impacts on the economy including food production and industrial output.
- There is potential for conflict where demand exceeds supply.
Vocabulary To Learn
- water security: the reliable availability of an acceptable quantity and quality of water for health, livelihoods and agricultural or industrial production
- water insecurity: when water availability is not enought to ensure the population of an area enjoys good health and earnings; caused by lack of suppy or poor water quality
- waterborne disease: disease transmitted in contaminated water; contracted by bathing, washing, drinking or the consumption of infected food, e.g. cholera
- water conflict: dispute between regions or countries about the distribution and use of freshwater
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Water insecurity is due to lack of rain.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
Globally, there are areas of surplus (security) and deficit (insecurity), and inequalities in access to water. Water insecurity has impacts on people when they use polluted water or contract waterborne diseases.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'water security'
the reliable availability of an acceptable quantity and quality of water for health, livelihoods and agricultural or industrial production.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: Water insecurity is due to lack of rain. Correction: Water insecurity may be the result of physical water scarcity, though a water deficit may be due to high population density or use of large volumes of water for industry.
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