4.2 - ACCESS TO FRESH WATER Flashcards
1
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List uses for freshwater:
A
Agriculture, industry, hydroelectric power generation and transportation
2
Q
Define “water degradation”
A
The quality of the water is reduced
3
Q
Define “water scarcity”
A
Not having access to enough clean water supplies
4
Q
Define “Physical water scarcity”
A
Water availability does not meet water demand (e.g. dry area, water is over-extracted)
5
Q
Define “Economic water scarcity”
A
Clean water not accessible to poor people
