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How much water does the average person in a city use each day?

142 litres

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What causes a drought?

A lack of rain over a long period of time, as well as low groundwater levels.

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If something is scarce, it means...

it is hard to get or hard to find.

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What is a crisis?

A very serious problem or issue; a disaster; a stressful situation.

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What can cause a water shortage?

drought, pollution, distance, war, climate change, overuse, natural disaster

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Droughts and water shortages are upsetting. How else might we describe the emotional impact on people?

distressing, damaging, agonising, stressful, devastating, troubling, horrible, frightening...

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How does a water shortage affect agriculture?

There is not enough water to produce food for people to eat.

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What is a water restriction?

When the government make rules about how much water you can use.

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What industries are affected by a water shortage?

Agriculture, tourism, hospitality, manufacturing

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What other words can we use to describe sanitary water?

Clean, fresh, drinkable, useable, potable, safe

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What does 'water scarcity' mean?

It means there is not enough water.

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I own a restaurant. How might a water shortage affect me?

No water for cooking - no customers - no money coming in - business closes - no income - financial problems... etc

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If there is a lack of something, it means...

there is not enough of it.

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