ECONOMICS
SCARCITY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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When a population does not have the money to support and maintain water sources
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When governments make poor political decisions impacting water resources
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When there is too much money and not enough people in need
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When a government is non-existent and unable to help
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Detailed explanation-1: -Water scarcity is often divided into two categories: physical scarcity, when there is a shortage of water because of local ecological conditions; and economic scarcity, when there is inadequate water infrastructure. The two frequently come together to cause water stress.
Detailed explanation-2: -description. Economic water scarcity is due to a lack of water infrastructure in general or to the poor management of water resources where infrastructure is in place. The FAO estimates that more than 1.6 billion people face economic water shortage.
Detailed explanation-3: -Water scarcity limits access to safe water for drinking and for practising basic hygiene at home, in schools and in health-care facilities. When water is scarce, sewage systems can fail and the threat of contracting diseases like cholera surges. Scarce water also becomes more expensive.
Detailed explanation-4: -Overuse of water. Nowadays, the overuse of water is increasing day by day and people are using an extra amount than needed. Pollution of water. Conflict. Drought. Global warming. Groundwater pollution.