Water is very important to us. Take this water scarcity quiz!

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• The shortage of water is predicted to worsen as global warming continues.

  • False

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  • True

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• Ecosystems that are close to towns can change the quality and amount of water that people can use.

  • False

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  • True

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• Which of these best exemplifies the effects of economic water scarcity?

  • Leaking municipal pipes

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  • Unregulated water use

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  • Water pollution

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  • All of them

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• Most freshwater resources are used for industrial uses.

  • False

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  • True

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• Rich nations do not experience water scarcity.

  • False

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  • True

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• Which of the following is not a proposed remedy for water scarcity?

  • Enhanced irrigation techniques

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  • Prohibition on groundwater usage

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  • Wetlands rehabilitation

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  • Wastewater treatment

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• Physical water scarcity can be seasonal.

  • False

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  • True

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• Undervaluing water as a limited resource from an economic perspective might contribute to water shortage.

  • False

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  • True

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