What are the 4 water sources available to meet human demand?

Rivers, lakes (reservoirs), aquifers, desalinised sea water

What are the 3 main components of water demand (and global proportions for use)?

Agriculture (70%), industry (22%), domestic (8%)

An area is said to be experiencing 'water scarcity' when...

Annual water supplies drop below 1,000 cubic meters per person

An area is said to be experiencing 'water stress' when...

Annual water supplies drop below 1,700 cubic meters per person

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1
Correct term for 'political negotiations that focus on resolving conflicts over water resources'?
Madrid Protocol
Hydropolitics
United Nations
Water politics
2
What are the 4 water sources available to meet human demand?
Rivers, lakes (reservoirs), groundwater, seawater
Lakes (reservoirs), soil water, sea water, ice
Rivers, lakes (reservoirs), aquifers, glaciers
Rivers, lakes (reservoirs), aquifers, desalinised sea water
3
Correct term for 'arid areas receiving less than 500mm of rainfall annually and insufficient to meet population needs'?
Hot Deserts
Economic water scarcity
Water stress
Physical water scarcity
4
Correct term for 'areas with an adequate natural supply of water but without the monetary means to utilize it'
Economic water scarcity
Hot Deserts
Water stress
Physical water scarcity
5
What are the 3 main components of water demand (and global proportions for use)?
Agriculture (22%), industry (70%), domestic (8%)
Irrigation (70%), electricity (22%) domestic (8%)
Agriculture (70%), industry (22%), domestic (8%)
Agriculture (22%), industry (8%), domestic (70%)
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An area is said to be experiencing 'water scarcity' when...
Annual water supplies drop below 2,000 cubic meters per person
Annual water supplies drop below 2,700 cubic meters per person
Annual water supplies drop below 1,700 cubic meters per person
Annual water supplies drop below 1,000 cubic meters per person
7
For water security, adequate water must be available for livelihoods, socio-economic development, ecosystems and... (UN)
Health
Farmers
Plants and animals
Industry
8
What are the 3 key physical factors affecting water supply and availability?
Climate, geology, drainage
Geology, vegetation, ocean currents
Climate, ocean currents, tectonic activity
Climate, geology, vegetation
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An area is said to be experiencing 'water stress' when...
Annual water supplies drop below 1,700 cubic meters per person
Annual water supplies drop below 1,000 cubic meters per person
Annual water supplies drop below 2,700 cubic meters per person
Annual water supplies drop below 700 cubic meters per person

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