Water Shortages: Exploring Physical and Economic Scarcity

Water Shortages: Exploring Physical and Economic Scarcity

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Biology

4th - 9th Grade

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The video discusses the challenges of accessing clean water, known as water scarcity, which can be physical or economic. Physical scarcity occurs when there isn't enough water due to natural conditions, while economic scarcity happens when water is available but not safe or accessible due to pollution or infrastructure issues. Examples include droughts in California and Arizona and the Flint water crisis. The video concludes with a promise to explore solutions to these issues.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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