Which one of the following is not the cause of water scarcity?  A. Rapid growth of population  B. Uneven distribution of water resources  C. Construction of dams and reserves  D. Increase in demand

Water scarcity can have dire consequences for which of the following?Question 6Select one:a.peopleb.environmentc.economyd.all of the above

Analyse the impact of water scarcity.

Multiple Choice QuestionWhen the demand for water in an area is greater than the available water supply, or if poor water quality limits its use, the area is experiencing Blank______.Multiple choice question.water scarcitydroughtwater stress

Which of the following is NOT a measure of sustainable water management? *1 pointPreventing leakage from dams and canalsReducing the rate of surface run-off waterPreventing loss in the municipal pipesBuilding small reservoirs in place of a few mega projects

Question 1Paper type: Paper 212 marksFigure 1. World map of water stress and scarcity.ALTa) Define water scarcity. (1)b) Distinguish between economic and physical water scarcity. (2)c) With reference to Figure 1, identify two regions where water scarcity occurs. (1)d) Suggest two reasons that could contribute to the risk of physical water scarcity. (2)e) Outline how water security could be improved. (3)f) Explain why conflict over water may occur between neighbouring countries. (3)