1. UK water management Key idea: Rivers are managed to provide a water supply. There are a variety of issues resulting from this. Need blank UK map

7. Rainfall map of t Rainfall map of the United Kingdom Fig 1. - Annual precipitation over Great Britain he United Kingdom Fig 1. - Annual precipitation over Great Britain Heaviest rainfall Areas with most cloud cover Lowest summer temperatures – less loss of water due to evaporation or transpiration Areas with low population density WATER SURPLUS WATER DEFICIT Demand > Supply Rainfall is lower Evaporation and transpiration is high 1/3 UK population lives in SE IN THE WEST IN THE EAST

10. How are we encouraged to be more efficient in our use of water? *rainwater can be collected *bathwater can be recycled to flush toilets *showers use less water than taking a bath – heads that limit water * Houses are being designed with better water efficiency * Devices are fitted to toilet cisterns to reduce water use *water meter – charge people for the exact volume of water that they use households with a water meter use less water - on average, 19 litres per person per day less *hose pipe bans * Education – TV ads