Question

which term applies to the following situation? a town has a lake with fresh water but lacks a water treatment facility to make it safe for drinking.
responses

1. desalination
2. economic scarcity
3. resource allocation
4. physical scarcity

Answer 1

The term that applies to the situation described is "physical scarcity." This term refers to a situation where a resource, in this case, safe drinking water, is limited or unavailable in a specific location.