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Water Conflicts
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- 1The water problems of the Beijing-Tianjin region - Why is this happening?May soon run out of water
Area is prone to floods and droughts
60% of its water supply from aquifers (overexploited but good quality) - 2The water problems of the Beijing-Tianjin region - Water SupplyThe water problems of the Beijing-Tianjin region - Why is this happening?
- 3The water problems of the Beijing-Tianjin region - Demand for water4.9 billion m3 per year
Agriculture accounts for 65%
Irrigation demands levelling off because of water-saving technologies
Industrial output increased more than sixfold
Domestic water use has risen tenfold - 4The water problems of the Tianjin region - Water SupplyRelies on groundwater for 30% of its water supply
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- A-Levels Geography (A2) Flashcards on Water Conflicts, created by Gabzay on 29/01/2014.
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