Which of the following best describes the situation in Pakistan, where population growth and mismanagement of irrigation systems have led to water scarcity? (1 point)

Question

it is entirely an issue of structural scarcity

it is an issue of neither physical scarcity nor structural scarcity

It is an issue of physical scarcity made worse by structural scarcity

if is entirely an issue of physical scarcity

Answer 1

The best description of the situation in Pakistan, where population growth and mismanagement of irrigation systems have led to water scarcity, is: It is an issue of physical scarcity made worse by structural scarcity.

This reflects that there is a limited supply of water (physical scarcity) which is compounded by inadequate infrastructure and management systems (structural scarcity).