Water Scarcity

2. A place where water is collected and stored
7. An underground layer of rock or soil that stores water
11. The amount of water available for people to use
13. A long period with little or no rainfall
14. Water that falls from clouds as rain
15. Not having enough of a resource to meet people’s needs
16. Water Scarcity A shortage caused by there not being enough water available
19. An illness that may spread through unsafe or contaminated water
20. Using more water than is needed or can be replaced
21. Growing crops and raising animals for food
22. The contamination of water by harmful substances
23. Learning that may be disrupted when children must collect water
24. Serious disagreement or fighting that can limit access to water
25. Using water carefully so it remains available in the future

1. Water stored beneath Earth’s surface
3. Systems such as pipes, dams and treatment plants that provide water
4. Systems that safely manage human waste and keep water clean
5. Water Scarcity When water exists but people cannot access it due to limited money or infrastructure
6. Protecting water and using it carefully
8. The number of people living in an area
9. The usual weather conditions of a place over a long time
10. Not having enough food, sometimes because crops cannot grow without water
12. Supplying water to crops and farmland
16. Not having enough money or resources to meet basic needs
17. The amount of water people need or want to use
18. The process of removing salt from seawater