Water Scarcity Flashcards
1
Q
How many people lack water to meet their daily needs
A
1 in 3 lack water to meet their daily needs
2
Q
What is water scarcity
A
to the situation in which there is insufficient (not enough) water to satisfy normal human needs
3
Q
What is water stress?
A
- a situation in which the demand for water exceeds the available amount of it.
4
Q
True or False - Water Scarcity is a man-made issue
A
False - it is a natural and human-made issue
5
Q
What are the degrees of water scarcity?
A
Absolute
Life-threatening
Seasonal
Temporary