Question

A village located in central Africa does not have a sewer system or a community well. Homes do not have running water; instead, villagers must get their water from a nearby stream. Which of the following statements best describes this village’s water situation?

A.
This village has no water scarcity.
B.
This village suffers from economic water scarcity.
C.
This village suffers from physical water scarcity.
D.
This village suffers from both physical and economic water scarcity.

Answer 1

The water situation can be simply described that this village suffers from economic water scarcity.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The water situation can be simply described that this village suffers from economic water scarcity.

Step-by-step explanation:

A is not correct because the village is in a dire situation with water.

B is correct because the village can have a stable situation with water because of the nearby stream but because of the economic situation it suffers and has water scarcity or rather economic water scarcity.

C is not correct because there is a stream near the village so the problem is not of physical nature.

D is not correct because the village suffers only because of the economic aspect, not the physical one.