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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.
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.
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.
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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.
This option directly refers to a natural shortage of water due to environmental conditions, which characterizes physical water scarcity.
