What is an advantage of boreholes over hand dug wells?
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They require a pump to bring up the water from the depths
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Since they reach the water table, they are a more reliable and cleaner source of water
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They need the area to be surveyed to find the correct location for the well to be sunk
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They require equipment and skills that often have to be brought in
Q.2.
What is one of the main reasons domestic use of water is higher in MEDCs than in LEDCs?
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People in MEDCs tend to drink more water
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Labour saving devices, such as washing machines and dishwashers, are more popular in MEDCs
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In MEDCs, people leave the taps running when not needed
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Fishponds and swimming pools are much more common in MEDCs
Q.3.
Charities often report that they are providing new spring fed systems in areas that already have a non-functioning one. Why might it be the case that the systems provided are falling into disrepair?
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The local population lack the skills and tools to keep them repaired
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The systems are designed so only the people that install them can maintain them
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The local people would rather leave it for the charities to repair
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The equipment is almost impossible to maintain without very expensive tools
Q.4.
How does providing appropriately built and sited toilets increase the availability of fresh water in locations with no running water supplies?
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Toilets can contaminate wells and other water sources with raw sewage if inappropriately built or sited
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Placing toilets far from a settlement will mean less of its fresh water is used for waste disposal
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Using waste water to flush toilets will save fresh water
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Putting the toilets next to the well means that all the infrastructure is located together
Q.5.
Which of the following is one way that education can help safeguard water supplies in poorer areas of LEDCs?
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Teaching farmers to use less water intensive crops
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Stop all pollution entering rivers
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Increase the amount of water entering the system
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Reduce flood events by reducing the amount people discharge into rivers
Q.6.
Which of the following is not a problem with water supplies in LEDCs?
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Lack of available clean water
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Diseases spread via the water supply
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Water pollution
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There is no water available
Q.7.
The Pergau Dam project was one in which the British Government agreed to build a dam to provide electricity and clean water in Malaysia. However, there was a condition - Malaysia purchased arms from Britain in return for the aid. It was later shown that the electricity could have been produced in a more effective manner. What is this sort of aid deal, where conditions are attached that do not benefit the poorest sections of the population, referred to as?
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Tied aid
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Brokered aid
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International aid
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Trade agreements
Q.8.
Which of the following is a method of harvesting water?
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Collecting rainwater off roofs
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Damming areas to catch runoff during times of heavy rainfall
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Borehole drilling to reach the water table
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Storing water from rivers during seasonal high waters or flooding
Q.9.
Which of the following is a way that providing clean water benefits local populations?
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It reduces disease and illness from contaminated water
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It increases the time available for work and education
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It reduces the cost of drinking water
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It allows local businesses to profit by selling clean water at high cost
Q.10.
Why might wells be a suitable source of water?
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The water will never become contaminated
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They can be dug easily by hand
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The water will never dry up if the water table lowers
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Wells may collapse
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