SSC
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Why is water scarcity a growing issue in Mexico?
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Is has a large and growing population and is flaked by large bodies of water to the east and west
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It has a large and growing population and only a few major rivers and lakes.
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It has mostly rural population and is flaked by large bodies of water to the east and west
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It has mostly rural population and only a few major rivers and lakes.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Water scarcity may be an outcome of large and growing population and consequent greater demands for water, and unequal access to it. A large population means more water not only for domestic use but also to produce more food.
Detailed explanation-2: -Major Causes of Water Scarcity Increased human consumption. Overuse and wastage of water. A global rise in freshwater demand. Overuse of aquifers and its consequent slow recharge.
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