Effect of Water Scarcity on Life


Water A Precious Resource II - Concepts
Class - 7th Foundation NTSE Subjects
 
 
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Effect of Water Scarcity on Life

Water Scarcity :

 Water scarcity is the lack of fresh water resources to meet the standard water demand. Humanity is facing a water crisis, due to unequal distribution resulting in some very wet and some very dry geographic locations, plus a sharp rise in global freshwater demand in recent decades driven by industry.

Effect of Water Scarcity on Life:

  • Crop Failure.
  • Fall in production, especially that of dairy, timber and fishery
  • Spread of diseases, epidemics take a toll of millions.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following are correct ?

    (a) Water scarcity can effect life as there can be loss of life due to starvation.

    (b) Water Scarcity can  cause the spread of diseases, epidemics.

    (c) There can be crop failure as a result of water scarcity

     

     

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are effects of water scarcity?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    ______________________ is an effect of water scarcity on life .

    Right Option : B
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