Water Scarcity

What is the main reason most of the Earth's water is not suitable for human use?

• It is salty and found in oceans.

• It is frozen in glaciers.

• It is polluted.

• It is too deep underground.

Which of the following is a major cause of water scarcity?

• Overuse of water resources

• Abundance of freshwater

• Stable weather patterns

• Decrease in population

How does climate change contribute to water scarcity?

• By causing unpredictable weather patterns

• By increasing the amount of freshwater

• By reducing the need for water

• By stabilizing water resources

What is one effect of droughts caused by climate change?

• Reduction in available water

• Increase in water supply

• Improvement in water quality

• Stabilization of water resources

What role does pollution play in water scarcity?

• It contaminates limited freshwater supplies.

• It increases the amount of available water.

• It helps in water conservation.

• It stabilizes water resources.

What is a local action that communities can take to address water scarcity?

• Use water more efficiently

• Increase water pollution

• Ignore water conservation

• Rely solely on international aid

Why is international cooperation important in addressing water scarcity?

• To manage shared water resources

• To increase water pollution

• To reduce the amount of freshwater

• To ignore local water issues