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

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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.

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.

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

1 answer

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 illustrates a situation where a natural phenomenon (drought) directly causes a shortage of water resources.