ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Question
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Limited industrial development in Africa
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Over-development of industry in Africa
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African nations struggle with drought conditions
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African nations struggle to protect their rainforests
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -3 Key Facts About Water Scarcity in Africa: 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-3: -Impacts of water scarcity in Africa range from health (women and children are particularly affected) to education, agricultural productivity, sustainable development as well as the potential for more water conflicts.