Question

what are reasons of scarity of water
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Answer 1

Answer:

Shortage of water as compared to its demand is called water scarcity.

Causes of water scarcity:

1. Large and growing population has a greater demand for water, and there's unequal distribution of water.
2. Industries require water for generation of power using hydroelectric power systems.
3. To facilitate higher food production, water resources are being over exploited.
4. Use of wells in farms : this may lead to a decrease in ground water level.
5. Water pollution leads to decrease in fresh water level.