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4. Water Accessibility is the ease with which individuals can _____________ water. Example: Having access to a _________.

Ease with which individuals can access water. Example: Example: Having access to a tap

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What percentage of Jordan’s water is lost due to leaks, theft, and illegal use?

Nearly 45%

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What is the impact this issue has on families?

Impact on Families Time: Women/children spend hours collecting water, harming education and income

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Drought is an extended time of insufficient _______________, leading to a shortage of water.

Rain

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What is the main cause of physical water scarcity in Kenya?

Climate change and population growth are reducing Kenya’s per capita water availability, projected to drop from 647 to 235 cubic meters by 2035.

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Jordan faces both types, but the root cause is ______________ scarcity. Per capita water availability is under ___________ m³/year (global minimum: 500 m³).

The root cause is physical. Per capita water availability is under 100 m³/year

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Major water losses due to __________, vandalism, and illegal use.

Leaks

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Why is water considered physically scarce in Jordan?

Because Jordan has extremely low natural water availability — less than 100 cubic meters per person per year — far below the global water poverty line.

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