KSB 1 Flashcard - Water

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Which factor is most likely to make physical water scarcity in a region worse? Options: Abundant rainfall throughout the year, Low population density, High levels of industrial pollution, Efficient water management practices

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High levels of industrial pollution

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How does sustainable development relate to water resource management?

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It aims to balance current water needs with future availability.

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What is a primary cause of physical water scarcity?

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Insufficient natural water sources

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There is not enough money to create the infrastructure needed to get water

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Economic Water Scarcity

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There is not enough water to meet the needs of the people

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Physical Water Scarcity

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Drinking water that is safe/clean

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Potable Water

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Areas of economic water scarcity tend to be located in areas...

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...of low economic development.

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What percentage of the earth's water is saline (salty) water and therefore cannot be used by humans?

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about 97%

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Only about 3% of Earth's water is fresh water. Of this 3% most of it cannot be used by humans because it is found in _________.

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glaciers

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Which of the following is an example of economic water scarcity? A region with abundant rainfall but limited water treatment facilities, A desert area with very limited rainfall, A river that dries up during summer months, An area with glaciers but no water storage systems

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A region with abundant rainfall but limited water treatment facilities