larger population which means more activities involving water
Geography dictated it - settlements in valleys divided by mountains and water grew larger into city-states.
Monaco is larger than vatican city........
A water shortage occurs when there is to little water or too great a demand in an area- or both.
I think a city is larger than a town.
The aqueduct could be cut, but the cisterns would supply water for a city for a limited period during a siege.
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A layoff of 500 workers at the city's airport could cause the demand curve for cars in your city to the left.
Dublin is Ireland's largest city. Its population is larger than Cork. The city of Belfast would also have a larger population than Cork city.
Iraq has two main seaports: Basra and Umm Qasr. Basra is a larger city, so the port is larger, but as it is further up the river, the water is shallower. Umm Qasr is Iraq's only deep water port and takes many larger shipments.
The Romans would transport water in aqueducts.
Davey Pressure Booster Systems with Torrium® control technology would help increase the water pressure from a city water system.
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