Human Components Of Water Stress

Question 1

Human components = water stress

Answer 1

Fast-growing pops high living standards + industry demands 4 water are human factors affecting water stress

Question 2

Countries most @ risk

Answer 2

USA lies across several latitudes w/ large range of climatic zones + precipitation. High living standards mean = USA is the largest consumer per capita of water in the world. The amount = water used for industry means that the water resources are at risk
Similarly = INDIA + CHINA seen 2 be high risk = water stress. These countries have the fastest growing pops + Inc in middle classes using water consuming devices (washing machines)

Question 3

Countries least @ risk

Answer 3

Russia has a relatively high landmass in relation 2 its pop.
Because = relatively low pop it’s predicted = Russia is at relatively low risk of water stress