The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity

A comprehensive set of resources for Edexcel A-Level Geography Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity. This fully resourced scheme explores the global and local hydrological cycles, including drainage basins, water budgets, river regimes and storm hydrographs. Students investigate how human activity disrupts the water cycle and examine the causes and impacts of hazards such as flooding and drought, including the role of ENSO. The unit also explores the growing issue of water insecurity, analysing global patterns, rising demand, water poverty and conflicts over water resources. Management strategies are evaluated through approaches such as sustainable water management and Integrated Drainage Basin Management. The pack includes detailed lessons, topic booklets, schemes of work, key word glossaries, academic reading materials and case study resources—ideal for delivering the full Edexcel A-Level specification while developing strong analytical and evaluation skills.