Causes of water scarcity Flashcards
Major Causes Of Water Scarcity
Climate change (e.g drought).
Increased human consumption.
A global rise in freshwater demand.
Overuse and wastage of water.
What is population growth? and how does it affect water scarcity?
the change in population over time.
population growth, demand for freshwater supply is rising.
What type of correlation is there between population growth and demand for water
positive coorrelation
when population grows - demand for water grows
Which two water types are connected?
Groundwater and surface water are connected
How do pollutants that enter groundwater affect surface water.
Pollutants that enter groundwater emerge in surface water.
What are Natural causes of Water Scarcity?
Climate change
Droughts
Earthquake
What are Human-made causes of Water Scarcity?
Increased human consumption.
Overuse and wastage of water.
A global rise in freshwater demand.
