Multiple choice

Water stress is....

  1. caused when there is a water deficit.

  2. caused when there is a water surplus.
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Explanation

Water stress occurs when the demand for water exceeds the available supply (a water deficit), or when its use is restricted by low quality. A water surplus would mean there is more than enough water, which does not cause stress.

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