Question

In 1-2 sentences, explain how increases in the human population impacts water resources. Provide specific examples in your answer.

Answer 1

Increases in the human population lead to greater demand for freshwater resources, resulting in over-extraction of rivers, lakes, and aquifers; for instance, cities like Cape Town have faced severe water shortages due to population growth and mismanagement of water supplies. Additionally, agricultural expansion to feed larger populations often depletes water sources, exemplified by the depletion of the Ogallala Aquifer in the United States.