Water scarcity may be an outcome of large and growing population and consequent greater demands for water, and unequal access to it. A large population means more water not only for domestic use but also to produce more food.
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Increase in population is a major cause of water scarcity.
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Which of the following is a cause of water scarcity?
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Water scarcity can be caused by ____________.
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(a) Factories that use water on a large scale.
(b) Effects of contaminated water.
(c) Factors connected with good social health.
(d) Diseases caused by mosquitoes.
(e) Garbage that does not decompose.
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Which of the following can be the solution for water scarcity caused by agriculture?