What are some of the future implications of water shortages?

Read the articles below and Answer the questions below. Do not write in essay form you can simply just answer the questions by number.

1. What are some of the factors contributing to water shortages? Describe at least three.

2. What are some of the future implications of water shortages? Use at least one specific example in your response.

3. Do you think desalination is a solution to water shortages? Why or why not?

4. Water resources often do not align with human-drawn boundaries. Considering this, how should water resources be regulated and how should water conflicts be resolved?

5. Do you pay attention to your daily water usage? Why or why not? Does this affect your behavior?

Grading Rubric (100 points)

1. Mention at least 5 specific points as you address these 5 questions. (40 points)

2. Explanation at a critical level, not just recitation of facts. (30 points)

3. Respond (thoughtfully) to at least one other post. (20 points)

4. Length of first post, around 300 words. (10 points)

Articles
https://www.dw.com/en/world-water-conflicts-the-global-hot-spots/g-52417245

https://e360.yale.edu/features/as-water-scarcity-increases-desalination-plants-are-on-the-rise