1. A.

Assuming 1,700 cubic meters of water per capita of renewable water is the threshold
for water stress, how many countries based on the data would be considered water
stressed?

There are 27 countries that would be considered water stressed.

B. If a countrys per capita renewable water is greater than 1,700 cubic meters, in reality
does that necessarily mean that the country does not experience water stress? Explain.

No, it just means that there isnt a bad level of stress on water, but water stress still
exists.

2. How many countries are currently withdrawing more water per capita than is annually
being renewed per capita?

There are 20 countries that are currently withdrawing more water per capita than is
annually being renewed per capita.

3. It is amazing how much water is utilized for agricultural production.

Which six countries use the largest percentage of their annual withdraws on agriculture?

1. Somalia

2. Mali

3. Turkmenistan

4. Myanmar

5. Cambodia

6. Afghanistan

4. Which six countries use the largest percentage of their annual withdraws on industry?

1. Belize

2. Finland

3. Poland

4. Bulgaria

5. Ireland

6. United Kingdom

5. Update your own assigned country using this data. Show the relative amount of water by
use in some sort of table or graphic for your assigned country.