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Which of the following is an example of scarcity?

A lack of food because of a delay in the supply chain.
A lack of water because of increased demand
A lack of water because of a seasonal drought,
A lack of food because of a larmworkers' strike,

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“Drought” is a natural hazard, caused by large-scale climatic variability, and cannot be prevented by local water management. “Water scarcity” refers to the long-term unsustainable use of water resources, which water managers can influence.

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