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Which region often experiences physical water scarcity?
Which region often experiences physical water scarcity?
- North America
- Europe
- Central and West Asia (correct)
- South America
What is economic water scarcity primarily caused by?
What is economic water scarcity primarily caused by?
- Mismatch between water availability and demand
- Lack of freshwater resources
- Lack of investment in infrastructure or technology (correct)
- Weak human capacity to meet water demand
Which region experiences economic water scarcity?
Which region experiences economic water scarcity?
- South America
- Sub-Saharan Africa (correct)
- Europe
- North America
What is the main cause of water scarcity?
What is the main cause of water scarcity?
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What are the two types of water scarcity mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of water scarcity mentioned in the text?
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Water Scarcity
- The Middle East and North Africa often experience physical water scarcity.
- Economic water scarcity is primarily caused by a lack of investment in water infrastructure.
- South Asia experiences economic water scarcity.
- The main cause of water scarcity is the imbalance between water availability and demand.
- There are two types of water scarcity: physical water scarcity and economic water scarcity.
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