GEF

Unit 4  |  The Global Water Crisis 117 ASSESS YOUR UNDERSTANDING 1. What is meant by the term “peak water”? a. Water use is becoming more sustainable b. People continue searching for new water sources c. Fresh water is a limited resource and is being used unsustainably d. It is a synonym of “water crisis” 2. Which of the following is an underlying cause of water scarcity? a. Population growth b. Booming economic growth c. Mismanagement d. All of the above 3. Water footprints measure the total water use of products and services. a. True b. False 4. The Millennium Development Goal for water has been completely met around the world. a. True b. False CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING 1. What are the causes and symptoms of the global water crisis? 2. How are health and water scarcity related? 3. What are two tools you can use for water conservation? 4. How is climate change affecting water worldwide? 5. How is water scarcity both a source of conflict and cooperation? 6. How does economics influence water use? What is virtual water? 7. What new approaches to water management are arising from the sustainability movement?