Water Shortages: Exploring Physical and Economic Scarcity

The video discusses the challenges of accessing clean water, known as water scarcity, which can be physical or economic. Physical scarcity occurs when there isn't enough water due to natural conditions, while economic scarcity happens when water is available but not safe or accessible due to pollution or infrastructure issues. Examples include droughts in California and Arizona and the Flint water crisis. The video concludes with a promise to explore solutions to these issues.

What is water scarcity and what are its two main types?

Describe the concept of physical water scarcity and provide an example.

What causes economic water scarcity and how does it differ from physical water scarcity?

Explain the situation in Flint, MI regarding water safety.

What are the four main reasons for water scarcity mentioned in the text?