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Water shortages can be caused by overuse of the available water resources. it can also be caused by drought or a shortage of rainfall. Diversion of water sources to other areas can also cause shortages.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoWhen withdrawals/usage of water exceeds the natural replenishment of water reserves found in water sources (rainfall, aquifers, etc.), water shortages result.
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∙ 12y agoclimate change or humans (using too much) are some ways.
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∙ 11y agoBecause there are so many people, animals, and plants that need water to survive, and there really isn't enough. So that's why we must conserve water.
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