Water Scarcity

Question 1

this is essential to human existence, agriculture, and industry. it plays a crucial role in maintaining health, growing food, supporting livestock, driving industrial operations, and preserving natural ecosystems. —-

Answer 1

water

Question 2

occurs when the need for clean freshwater is greater than the available supply, or when the water is too polluted to be used properly —-

Answer 2

water scarcity

Question 3

what are the 2 types of water scarcity? physical scarcity and —-

Answer 3

economic water scarcity

Question 4

what are the 3 causes of water scarcity? —-

Answer 4

climate change, rapid urban population growth, poor water management

Question 5

what are the 3 impacts of water scarcity? —-

Answer 5

food insecurity, public health issues, economic loss

Question 6

this is the contamination of water bodies by harmful substances. these pollutants degrade water quality, making it toxic for humans, animals, and ecosystems. —-

Answer 6

water pollution

Question 7

what are the 3 types of water pollution? —-

Answer 7

chemical, physical, biological pollution

Question 8

what are the 4 impacts of water pollution? —-

Answer 8

harm to aquatic ecosystems, human health problems, damage to infrastructure, economic losses

Question 9

what are the 4 solutions for water conservation? —-

Answer 9

efficient irrigation techniques, water-efficient appliances, public awareness campaigns, rainwater harvesting

Question 10

this type of water scarcity occurs when the demand of the population exceeds the available water resources of a region. —-

Answer 10

physical scarcity

Question 11

this type of water scarcity happens when there is enough water available, but it cannot be accessed because of insufficient investment in water infrastructure. —-

Answer 11

economic water scarcity

Question 12

in the causes of water scarcity, this disrupts the water cycle–causing droughts in some areas and excessive rainfall in others due to rising global temperatures. —-

Answer 12

climate change

Question 13

in the causes of water scarcity, this worsens scarcity through inadequate infrastructure, inefficient policies, and failure to recycle wastewater. —-

Answer 13

poor water management

Question 14

in the impacts of water scarcity, water scarcity hits farmers hard, shrinking harvests and livestock. This leads to less food, higher prices, and increased hunger, especially for vulnerable families. —-

Answer 14

food insecurity

Question 15

in the impacts of water scarcity, clean water scarcity breeds disease like cholera and diarrhea, hitting children hardest. Many suffer from preventable illnesses, and tragically, lives are lost, making a basic need a deadly threat. —-

Answer 15

public health issues

Question 16

in the impacts of water scarcity, water scarcity damages farms, businesses, and families–causing food shortages, higher medical bills, and lower productivity, impacting entire communities. —-

Answer 16

economic loss

Question 17

in the types of water pollution, this involves harmful chemicals entering water sources, which can be toxic even in small amounts. —-

Answer 17

chemical

Question 18

in the types of water pollution, this includes the addition of physical materials that alter water appearance or quality without necessarily being toxic. —-

Answer 18

physical

Question 19

in the types of water pollution, this occurs when microorganisms or biological materials contaminate water —-

Answer 19

biological pollution

Question 20

in the causes of water scarcity, this intensifies water demand for drinking, sanitation, agriculture, and industry. —-

Answer 20

rapid urban population growth