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What has been the trend in the world's population growth since the 1960s?
What has been the trend in the world's population growth since the 1960s?
The world's population has grown rapidly since the 1960s.
What percentage of freshwater is used in households?
What percentage of freshwater is used in households?
About 7% of the freshwater is used in households.
What are some of the basic necessities for which there is a greater demand for water?
What are some of the basic necessities for which there is a greater demand for water?
Basic necessities like bathing, cooking, drinking, and washing.
What percentage of the population is estimated to live in urban areas today?
What percentage of the population is estimated to live in urban areas today?
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Population Growth and Water Demand
- The global population has experienced rapid growth since the 1960s, currently reaching around 6 billion people.
- Although population growth has slowed recently, it remains the largest population ever recorded in human history.
- There is an increasing competition for the limited fresh water supply due to population demands.
- Water is essential for basic household necessities such as bathing, cooking, drinking, and washing.
- Approximately 7% of the world's freshwater is utilized in domestic households.
Urbanisation and Water Needs
- Urbanisation has contributed to heightened water demand for various purposes beyond basic usage.
- Presently, over half of the global population resides in urban areas, intensifying the strain on water resources.
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