Water Scarcity Flashcards
What is water scarcity
When there is not enough water to go around, and the supply is less than what is needed
What is the difference between economic and physical water scarcity
Economic so when you and/or your country is not wealthy enough to afford water.
Physical scarcity is when you do not have enough clean water coming from lakes or rivers
What are three impacts of water insecurity
waterborne disease and water pollution, food production, industrial output, potential for conflict where demand exceeds supply
Facts about water crisis
771 million people lack access to clean water. That’s 1 in 10 people on the planet. Women and girls spend an estimated 200 million hours carrying water every day. The average woman in Africa walks 6 kilometers every day to haul 40 pounds of water.
What is the main threat of water insecurity
Climate change
How much water is wasted every day
30 gallons
How many people live without clean water
771 million
