Practice Causes Of Water Scarcity (2) - 📘 Chapter: Water Resources - IB 10 Sciences (Group 4)- Environmental Science

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Question 1.
What is water scarcity?
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Think about the definition of availability versus demand.
Question 2.
Name one natural cause of water scarcity.
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Consider why some regions have less water.
3Question 3.
What percentage of the Earth's water is freshwater?
- 10%
- 2.5%
- 50%
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Think about the total water available and what fraction is fresh.
4Question 4.
True or False: Pollution can lead to water scarcity by making water unusable.
- True
- False
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Consider the effects of contaminants on water.
Question 5.
Design a campaign to raise awareness about the impacts of water scarcity in your community. Include strategies to mitigate both natural and human-induced causes.
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Consider local resources and existing community programs for support.
Question 6.
Analyze the effect of deforestation on groundwater recharge. How does it contribute to water scarcity?
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Consider the ecological role of trees in the water cycle.

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