4.3 Water Security

• Water security sustains livelihoods, human well-being, and socio-economic development
• Water shortages can disrupt agricultural production and industrial processes
• Physical and human factors interact to influence water security.


  True
• Environmental degradation is a consequence of water insecurity.


  True
• Human factors alone affect water security.

  False
• Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) aims to maximize economic and social welfare
• Israel uses efficient irrigation technologies as a strategy for managing water
• What does the term "water security" refer to?

  Reliable access to clean water
• What is one health impact of water insecurity?

  Waterborne diseases
• What is crucial for mitigating the negative impacts of water insecurity?

  Addressing physical and human factors
• Match the impact of water insecurity with its domain:

  Waterborne diseases ↔️ Health

  Job losses ↔️ Economic

  Social unrest ↔️ Social

  Habitat destruction ↔️ Environmental
• Implementing IWRM strategies is crucial for addressing water security.


  True
• Water security is essential for drinking, sanitation, agriculture, and industry
• What is a key goal of addressing water security?

  Sustainable development
• Which country has invested in desalination and water recycling to achieve water security?

  Singapore