DP Geography Questionbank
Irrigation and agriculture
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Examine the environmental impact of agriculture and irrigation on water quality: salinization, agro‑chemical run-off, the pollution of groundwater and the eutrophication of lakes, rivers and wetlands.Directly related questions
- .2.bp.2d: Referring to one or more examples, examine the environmental effects of ground water abstraction...
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16N.2.bp.2b:
(i) State one component of agricultural run-off that contributes to the eutrophication of lakes and wetlands.
(ii) Suggest two impacts of eutrophication that can have adverse effects for people.
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17N.2.bp.01b.i:
Explain how irrigation can lead to salinization.
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17N.2.bp.01b.ii:
Explain two consequences of salinization for farmers.
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17N.2.bp.02c:
Discuss the environmental consequences of eutrophication and the pollution of aquifers.
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18N.2.bp.1c:
Examine the environmental impacts of agriculture on water quality.
