Water Scarcity

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Across
  1. 4. This word describes the worldwide increase in people, which drives up water demand
  2. 5. A global issue that disrupts rainfall patterns and increases droughts.
  3. 7. One consequence of water scarcity that spreads diseases like cholera
  4. 9. The gradual melting of these frozen water sources reduces fresh water supply
  5. 10. This natural resource, essential for life, is becoming increasingly scarce in many parts of the world.
Down
  1. 1. The process of turning seawater into fresh water, used in water-stressed areas
  2. 2. The process where waste from farms flows into rivers, causing pollution
  3. 3. International disputes can arise when nations compete over this limited resource
  4. 6. A term used to describe the fairness and equal access that must be ensured in future water use.
  5. 8. A human activity that consumes around 70% of freshwater globally.