Types of Scarcity
Not enough water due to drought.
Physical Scarcity
Leaving the tap running.
Waste
Area far inland with fewer services.
Hinterland
How safe or clean water is.
Quality
Ability to get water
Access
Water is there, but people cannot afford or access it.
Economic Scarcity
Using only the water you need.
Responsible Consumption
Area with many people and services.
Urban
Boiling water helps do this.
Kill Germs
Water not shared fairly.
Inequality
Two types of scarcity in this topic.
Physical and Economic Scarcity
Amount of water used daily.
Consumption
Place with pipelines and treated water.
Urban
Dirty water can cause this.
Illness
Children walk long distances to get water in the morning before school. This affects their what?
Education
Water sources dry up during dry season.
Physical Scarcity
Saving water so it lasts longer.
Conservation
Place where people collect water from rivers.
Hinterland
Chemicals in water from mining.
Pollution
Urban areas have more water systems because of better what?
Infrastructure
No pipes or systems to reach water.
Economic Scarcity
Using too much water when it is not needed.
Waste
Main reason hinterland has less water access.
Lack of Infrastructure
Water that is safe to drink.
Clean/Treated Water
Difference between urban and rural water access.
Inequality