ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Either A or B
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Detailed explanation-1: -Overall, Africa has about 9% of the world’s fresh water resources and 16% of the world’s population. Among its rivers are the Congo, Nile, Zambezi, Niger and Lake Victoria, considered the world’s second largest lake.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main causes of water scarcity in Africa are physical and economic scarcity, rapid population growth, and climate change. Water scarcity is the lack of fresh water resources to meet the standard water demand.
Detailed explanation-3: -1 in 3 African citizens are impacted by water scarcity. 400 million people in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to basic drinking water. Citizens in sub-Saharan Africa travel 30 minutes on average daily to access water.
Detailed explanation-4: -Compare this to the average African family, which uses about 5 gallons of water a day. Most Americans get their water delivered to their home, usually through a tap, and can almost always count on it being sanitary.