What is water scarcity called that occurs due to increasing numbers of people relying on fixed levels of runoff?
A) desiccation
B) drought
C) aridity
D) water stress

Question

What is water scarcity called that occurs due to increasing numbers of people relying on fixed levels of runoff? 
A) desiccation 
B) drought 
C) aridity 
D) water stress

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Water scarcity due to increasing numbers of people relying on fixed levels of runoff is called water stress. Desiccation refers to the process of drying out, drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, and aridity refers to regions with a chronic lack of water.

What Is Water Scarcity Called That Occurs Due to Increasing