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Study the word list: GCSE Geography: Water

Key words for GCSE Geography.

	abstraction	Over abstraction is when the amount of water taken from a source is greater than the amount falling as rain.
	conflict	Water conflict refers to a dispute between different countries over access to water resources.
	conservation	Water conservation is the act of preserving, managing and developing water resources.
	deficit	Water deficit is where demands for water outweigh the supply.
	diseases	Waterborne diseases include cholera, botulism and typhoid.
	grey	Grey water is recyclable waste water from peoples homes.
	groundwater	Water that is found underground is called groundwater.
	insecurity	Water insecurity is when there is not enough quality water in an area to ensure the health and wellbeing of its population.
	management	Groundwater management is the regulation of water levels, pollution and use of groundwater.
	quality	Water quality refers to the chemical, physical, biological and radiological properties of water.
	security	Water security is when an entire population has access to acceptable quantities of safe and sustainable water.
	stress	When demand for water exceeds the supply of quality water for a period it is called water stress.
	supply	A sustainable water supply is one that is safe, reliable, environmentally friendly and affordable.
	surplus	When supply outweighs the demand it is called water surplus.
	transfer	Water transfer is the transfer of water from one river basin to another to make up for shortages.
	waterborne	Waterborne diseases are transmitted by contaminated water.

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abstraction

conflict

conservation

deficit

diseases

grey

groundwater

insecurity

management

quality

security

stress

supply

surplus

transfer

waterborne

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