Understanding Drought and Water Scarcity

What is the main difference between drought and water scarcity?

• Drought is caused by humans, water scarcity is natural.

• Drought is a natural hazard, while water scarcity can be managed or prevented.

• Both are exactly the same.

• Water scarcity is always caused by drought.

Which human activity can contribute to water scarcity?

• Using too much water for crops

• Planting more trees

• Reducing water usage

• Cleaning rivers

What can happen if salt water enters fresh water systems?

• The ecosystem and animals may be damaged.

• The water becomes more suitable for drinking.

• There is no effect.

• It increases the number of fish.

Which of the following is a natural hazard?

• Water scarcity

• Drought

• Water pollution

• Leaking irrigation systems

What is water scarcity?

• Having too much water in an area

• Lack of fresh water resources to meet standard water demand

• A type of flood

• A type of drought

Which of the following can be managed or prevented?

• Drought

• Water scarcity

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

What is one effect of disappearing wetlands?

• Increase in fresh water supply

• Support for high concentrations of animals is lost

• More rainfall

• Improved water quality

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of water scarcity?

• Flood

• Conflict

• Overuse by humans

• Solar flares

Why might arguments or conflict cause water scarcity?

• They increase rainfall

• They can prevent fair distribution of water

• They clean the water

• They reduce pollution

Which of the following is a direct result of water scarcity?

• More wetlands

• Not enough drinking water for people and animals

• Increased fish populations

• More rainfall