Vocabulary
This means there is not enough of something for everyone.
Scarcity
In Bolivia, people had to pay for this basic need.
Water
This organization helps bring clean water to people.
Charity Water
Pipelines are used to transport this.
Oil or gas
This dangerous substance was found in Flint water.
Lead
The ability to get or use something.
Access
Water became expensive because of this action.
Privatization
People get sick because their water is this.
Dirty water
The biggest concern with pipelines near water
Spill
What caused the Flint water crisis?
Poor decisions/untreated water
Systems like pipes that deliver water.
Infrastructure
What did people do when they could not afford water?
Protest
Clean water helps prevent this.
Disease
Why were people protesting the pipeline?
It could harm water
Who was affected by these water problems?
People / communities
When oil leaks into the environment.
Spill
Why was the situation unfair?
People could not afford water
Money given to help others is called this.
Donation
What happens if a pipeline breaks?
Oil spills
What do all U.S. water problems have in common?
Unsafe water
A group that helps people without trying to make money.
Nonprofit
One effect of limited access to water
Sickness / poor health
Why is clean water important?
Health / prevents disease
One way to protect water from pipelines
Better safety / stop it
Why is clean water important?
Health / survival