(W) Water footprints

Question 1

water footprints

Answer 1

a measure of our individual water use, and our impact on the planet

total volume of fresh water used to produce the goods/services used by an individual or community

Question 2

water security

Answer 2

having enough water to supply the population and keep them healthy, while having a sustainable economy, and not damaging the conditions of future generations

reliable availability of an acceptable quantity/quality of water for health, livelihoods and production

Question 3

features of water security (4)

Answer 3

• drinking water: everyone has access to water for hygiene and health
• ecosystems: animals/plants have enough water
• water related hazards/climate change: people are protected from dangers related to water (e.g. pollution, drought)
• economic development: there is enough water for processes such as agriculture and manufacture

Question 4

ways to achieve water security (4)

Answer 4

good governance (fair and democratic government)

peace and political stability (lack of conflict)

financing (funding for water products)

transboundary cooperation (co-operation with other governments when rivers cross borders)