Water Scarcity

What percentage of the earth's fresh water is easily accessible on the surface?

• 0.3%

• 3%

• 13%

• 33%

Which of the water sources listed below involves a form of hard engineering?

• Natural lake

• Water conservation

• Reservoir and dam

• Aquifer

Identify the common sectors that use water.

• Industrial

• Coastal

• Agricultural

• Political

• Domestic

Low Income Countries use a higher proportion of water on...

• ...agriculture

• ...domestic

• ...industry

High Income Countries use a higher proportion of water on...

• ...agriculture

• ...domestic

• ...industry

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

• ...of high economic development.

• ...with low levels of precipitation.

• ...of low economic development.

• ...with high temperatures.

Identify the natural cause of water scarcity.

• Agricultural processes

• Climate change

• Pollution

• Economic development

Which option would be the most appropriate solution for a high income country?

• Spill over ponds

• Desalination plants

• Terracing

• Sediment trapping

Which option would be the most appropriate solution for a low income country?

• Reservoir and dam

• Improving infrastructure such as pipes and treatment

• Water conservation and storage

• Desalination plants

Identify the region that experiences physical water scarcity.

• Northern Europe

• Southwest Australia

• Southeast Asia

• Indonesia