EQ3 is there enough water for everyone? Flashcards
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Is there a global water shortage?
No, only 50% of available water is actually used.
What factors contribute to severe water shortages? (world water gap)
Rapid population growth in limited supply areas, uneven distribution of global supply, and deterioration in water quality.
What does the world water gap refer to?
The disparity between wealthy nations and those with limited water access.
What percentage of the world’s population consumes 85% of its water? (world water gap)
12%.
How many people lack clean drinking water? (world water gap)
1.8 billion.
How many people lack adequate sanitation? (world water gap)
2.4 billion.
How often does a child die from a water-borne disease? (world water gap)
Every 90 seconds.
What percentage of the world’s rivers and lakes are badly polluted? (world water gap)
Half.
Fill in the blank: Food supplies are also threatened as _______ increase. (world water gap)
water shortages.
