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GCSE Geography · key term
The removal of water from a river, lake or underground store for human use.
Used by Edexcel
Specification 2.8, 3.2, 6.1, 6.8, 6.11 · Paper 1, Paper 2
The removal of water from rivers, lakes or underground stores for use by people.
Removing water from a river, lake or underground store for human use.
For an explanation, link the activity to its consequence: water abstraction reduces water reaching wetlands, so plants and animals may struggle to survive.
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The removal of water from rivers, lakes or underground stores for human use.
Taking water from a river, lake, reservoir or underground store for use.