Question

Q7. Explain the causes of water scarcity.

Answer 1

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✫We know that water is essential for living beings. And it is being utilized at a very high rate without taking care. Our planet is called the blue planet because the surface of Earth is three-fourth covered with water. But all of this water is not usable. Only a little bit of fresh water is usable.

✫Now, let's discuss the causes of water scarcity ↴↴↴

↪ The increasing population is the root cause of water scarcity as it requires more water to satisfy their needs.

↪ Mismanagement and over depletion of water resources.

↪ Urbanization and industrialization also consume a lot of water that had lead to water scarcity.

↪ People are not using water efficiently and judiciously.

↪ Also there is a growth of demand of water supply and there is no access to it.
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Answer 2

Following are some of the major causes of water shortage:

• Climate change.
• Natural calamities such as droughts and floods.
• Increased human consumption.
• Overuse and wastage of water.
• A global rise in freshwater demand.
• Overuse of aquifers and its consequent slow recharge.