Rupupuni, UK (Energy), London (Water Supply), Southwestern USA (Water Shortages), Aral Sea ( Water Management)

Where is Rupununi Trails located?

Ecuador

What type of tourism is Rupununi Trails known for?

Sustainable

Who benefits economically from Rupununi Trails?

Local people

How is the environment protected at Rupununi Trails?

Limited visitor numbers

What jobs are created by sustainable tourism?

Guides

Why is tourism at Rupununi Trails considered low-impact?

Eco-friendly practices

What is cultural tourism?

Experiencing local culture

What replaces mass tourism in this context?

Small-scale tourism

Why is this type of tourism sustainable?

Long-term benefits

What ecosystem is protected by Rupununi Trails?

Rainforest

Name one fossil fuel used in the UK.

Gas

Name one renewable energy source.

Wind

Why is energy demand high in the UK?

Industry

What does nuclear energy provide?

Base-load power

What problem do fossil fuels cause?

Climate change

Why is wind energy increasing?

Sustainability

What limits renewable energy?

Weather dependence

What policy supports renewable energy?

Government subsidies

What sector uses the most energy?

Domestic/industry

Why is it important to diversify the energy mix?

Energy security

Where does London get its water from?

Rivers and reservoirs

Name one river used for London's water supply.

Thames

Why is water demand high in London?

Large population

What causes water shortages in London?

Drought

What solution helps reduce water use?

Water meters

What infrastructure is used to store water?

Reservoirs

What problem does leakage cause?

Water loss

What encourages water conservation?

Pricing

Why is planning needed for water supply?

Future growth

What climate factor affects water supply?

Low rainfall

Name one state affected by water shortages.

California

What climate dominates California?

Arid

Name one cause of water shortages in California.

Overuse

What river is important for California's water supply?

Colorado River

What sector uses the most water in California?

Agriculture

What technology helps improve water use efficiency?

Irrigation efficiency

What long-term issue affects water supply?

Climate change

What urban factor increases water demand?

Population growth

What conflict can arise due to water shortages?

Water disputes

Why are dams controversial?

Environmental impact

Where is the Aral Sea located?

Central Asia

What caused the Aral Sea to shrink?

River diversion

What rivers were diverted that affected the Aral Sea?

Amu Darya / Syr Darya

What crop caused overuse of water in the region?

Cotton

Name one environmental impact of the Aral Sea's shrinkage.

Salinisation

Name one economic impact of the Aral Sea's shrinkage.

Fishing collapse

What happened to the climate around the Aral Sea?

More extreme

Name one solution proposed for the Aral Sea issue.

Dams

What part of the Aral Sea partially recovered?

North Aral Sea

What lesson is learned from the Aral Sea situation?

Sustainable water management