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Question 31

In the context of global water resource management, which of the following definitions correctly describes the term water stress?

The state of having a reliable, affordable, and sustainable supply of clean water of sufficient quality to meet the needs of a population.

A situation where the demand for water exceeds the available amount during a certain period, or when poor quality restricts its use, typically occurring when supply falls below 1,700 m31,700 \text{ m}^31,700 m3 per person per year.

A long-term regional imbalance where water consumption exceeds the natural precipitation and replenishment rates, leading to a permanent water deficit.

An acute water crisis where the available annual supply falls below 1,000 m31,000 \text{ m}^31,000 m3 per person, threatening agricultural productivity and human survival.

Water resource management Questions

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