Water Scarcity and Its Implications

The video discusses the water mafia in Delhi, where a significant portion of the population lacks access to municipal water, leading to reliance on black market water. As climate change exacerbates water scarcity, the global freshwater crisis becomes more severe, with less than 1% of the world's water accessible for human use. Population growth and pollution further strain water resources. The video highlights the societal impacts of water scarcity, including potential instability and security concerns, as people may need to adapt, move, or face dire consequences.

What is the primary reason for the reliance on the water mafia in Delhi?

• High cost of municipal water

• Abundance of municipal water

• Government support for the water mafia

• Lack of municipal water access

How has the water mafia changed over time?

• It has disappeared

• It has become less organized

• It has remained the same

• It has become more organized and powerful

What percentage of the world's water is accessible for human use?

• 20%

• 5%

• 1%

• 10%

What factors are contributing to the global fresh water crisis?

• Increased rainfall

• Abundant water resources

• Economic growth and pollution

• Decreasing population

What are the immediate effects of water scarcity mentioned in the video?

• Increased rainfall

• Stable societies

• Abundant water supply

• Warmer temperatures and less predictable rains

How does water scarcity affect societal stability?

• It makes societies less stable

• It has no effect

• It improves economic growth

• It makes societies more stable

What are the possible responses to water scarcity?

• Increase water usage

• Rely on government intervention

• Adapt, move, or suffer

• Ignore the problem

Why is migration due to water scarcity a global security concern?

• It can cause international tensions

• It has no impact on security

• It stabilizes societies

• It leads to economic growth