MENA Water Issues

What does "scarce" mean?

• the state of being in short supply; shortage

• an abundance or overflow of supply

• A resource or product doesn't have much or any value

• Past tense of "scared"

What is "water stressed?"

• scarcity in availability of water due to physical shortage, or failure of institutions to ensure a regular supply, or lack of adequate infrastructure.

• occurs when the demand for water exceeds the available amount during a certain period or when poor quality restricts its use.

What is "water scarcity?"

• occurs when the demand for water exceeds the available amount during a certain period or when poor quality restricts its use.

• scarcity in availability of water due to physical shortage, or failure of institutions to ensure a regular supply, or lack of adequate infrastructure.

What is the relationship between these two graphs?

• As population increases, water usage decreases

• As population increases, water usage increases

The Middle East has an arid climate. Arid means ...

• Hot and Dry

• Hot and Humid

• Warm and Windy

One reason for water crises in MENA is that there are so few...

• coast lines with access to the ocean

• glaciers

• rivers

• Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru

Which of the following is NOT a use for groundwater?

• drinking water

• hydrokinetic power

• crop irrigation

• domestic uses

One reason some countries have more water than others (unequal distribution) is ...

• war

• underground pipes that steal water

• dams

• poverty

Which of the following is not an acceptable reason for having a dam?

• To generate electricity

• To withhold water from neighboring nations

• To control flooding

• To supply water for agriculture, industries and households

About 85% of water in the Middle East is used for ...

• drinking water

• domestic uses

• agriculture

• slip 'n slides