Resource Management and Distribution Quick Check

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Question
Which option correctly identifies an example of physical water scarcity within a particular region?(1 point)
Responses

War in Eastern Africa makes it difficult for relief workers to provide water to people.
War in Eastern Africa makes it difficult for relief workers to provide water to people.

Drought in Eastern Africa leads to a lack of water for people and crops.
Drought in Eastern Africa leads to a lack of water for people and crops.

Pakistan’s government lacks the resources to create and maintain vital water infrastructure.
Pakistan’s government lacks the resources to create and maintain vital water infrastructure.

Canada’s population increased over the last decade, creating more demand for fresh water.
Canada’s population increased over the last decade, creating more demand for fresh water.

Answer 1

The option that correctly identifies an example of physical water scarcity within a particular region is:

Drought in Eastern Africa leads to a lack of water for people and crops.

Physical water scarcity refers to conditions where there is insufficient water availability due to natural factors, such as drought, which directly affects water supply.