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Equitable and sustainable management of water resources is a major global challenge. About one third of the world’s population lives in countries with moderate to high water stress, with high impacts on the poor. With respect to the projected human population growth, industrial development and the expansion of irrigated agriculture in the next two , water demand is expected to rise to levels that will make the task of providing water for human more difficult. Since its establishment, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has worked to promote sustainable water resources management practices through approaches at the national, regional and global levels. After more than 30 years, water resources management continues to be a strong pillar of UNEP’S work. UNEP is actively participating in addressing water issues together with partner other organisations and donors. the facilitate and catalyse water resource assessments in various developing countries; implement projects that assist countries in developing integrated water resource management plans; create awareness of innovative alternative technologies and assist the development. implementation and enforcement of water resource management policies, laws and regulations.

UN agencies working agencies decades collaborative savings current years disproportionately sustenance attendant

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Correct answer: disproportionately
Explanation: The adverb 'disproportionately' describes the extent of the impacts on the poor, indicating that these impacts are greater than what would be expected. This fits grammatically as it modifies the adjective 'high' and aligns with the context of discussing unequal effects of water stress.
Meaning: 'Disproportionately' means in a way that is out of proportion or unequal, particularly in terms of impact or effect.
Wrong options:
working agencies: 'Working agencies' is a noun phrase that does not fit grammatically as it does not modify 'high impacts' appropriately.
savings: 'Savings' is a noun that refers to money that has been saved, which does not relate to the context of impacts on the poor.
years: 'Years' is a plural noun that does not fit the context of describing the nature of impacts.
attendant: 'Attendant' is an adjective that describes something that accompanies another, which does not fit the context of impacts on the poor.
current: 'Current' is an adjective that describes something happening now, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of impacts.
sustenance: 'Sustenance' is a noun that refers to food and drink regarded as a source of strength, which does not relate to the impacts on the poor.
decades: 'Decades' is a plural noun that refers to a period of ten years, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of impacts.
Correct answer: current
Explanation: The adjective 'current' refers to the present time, which is relevant when discussing projected human population growth. It fits grammatically as it modifies 'projected human population growth' and aligns with the context of the ongoing situation.
Meaning: 'Current' means happening or being used or done now; it refers to the present time.
Wrong options:
working agencies: 'Working agencies' is a noun phrase that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the state of population growth.
savings: 'Savings' is a noun that refers to money that has been saved, which does not relate to the context of population growth.
decades: 'Decades' is a plural noun that refers to a period of ten years, which does not fit as it does not describe the state of population growth.
attendant: 'Attendant' is an adjective that describes something that accompanies another, which does not fit the context of population growth.
disproportionately: 'Disproportionately' is an adverb that describes the extent of impacts, which does not fit as it does not describe the state of population growth.
sustenance: 'Sustenance' is a noun that refers to food and drink regarded as a source of strength, which does not relate to population growth.
Correct answer: decades
Explanation: The noun 'decades' refers to a period of ten years, which is appropriate when discussing future projections of human population growth. It fits grammatically as it serves as a time frame for the expected rise in water demand.
Meaning: 'Decades' means periods of ten years, often used to discuss long-term trends or projections.
Wrong options:
working agencies: 'Working agencies' is a noun phrase that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate a time frame.
savings: 'Savings' is a noun that refers to money that has been saved, which does not relate to the time frame of population growth.
current: 'Current' is an adjective that describes something happening now, which does not fit as it does not indicate a time frame.
attendant: 'Attendant' is an adjective that describes something that accompanies another, which does not fit the context of time.
disproportionately: 'Disproportionately' is an adverb that describes the extent of impacts, which does not fit as it does not indicate a time frame.
sustenance: 'Sustenance' is a noun that refers to food and drink regarded as a source of strength, which does not relate to the time frame.
Correct answer: sustenance
Explanation: The noun 'sustenance' refers to the means of sustaining life, particularly food and water. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'for' and aligns with the context of providing for human needs.
Meaning: 'Sustenance' means food and drink regarded as a source of strength; it refers to what is necessary for survival.
Wrong options:
working agencies: 'Working agencies' is a noun phrase that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the needs of humans.
savings: 'Savings' is a noun that refers to money that has been saved, which does not relate to the context of human needs.
decades: 'Decades' is a plural noun that refers to a period of ten years, which does not fit as it does not relate to the needs of humans.
attendant: 'Attendant' is an adjective that describes something that accompanies another, which does not fit the context of human needs.
disproportionately: 'Disproportionately' is an adverb that describes the extent of impacts, which does not fit as it does not relate to the needs of humans.
current: 'Current' is an adjective that describes something happening now, which does not fit as it does not relate to the needs of humans.
Correct answer: collaborative
Explanation: The adjective 'collaborative' describes approaches that involve working together, which is essential in the context of promoting sustainable water management practices. It fits grammatically as it modifies 'approaches' and aligns with the context of teamwork in addressing water issues.
Meaning: 'Collaborative' means involving two or more parties working together towards a common goal.
Wrong options:
working agencies: 'Working agencies' is a noun phrase that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the nature of approaches.
savings: 'Savings' is a noun that refers to money that has been saved, which does not relate to the context of approaches.
current: 'Current' is an adjective that describes something happening now, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of approaches.
attendant: 'Attendant' is an adjective that describes something that accompanies another, which does not fit the context of approaches.
disproportionately: 'Disproportionately' is an adverb that describes the extent of impacts, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of approaches.
sustenance: 'Sustenance' is a noun that refers to food and drink regarded as a source of strength, which does not relate to the context of approaches.
Correct answer: UN agencies
Explanation: The noun phrase 'UN agencies' refers to organizations that are part of the United Nations, which is relevant in the context of addressing water issues collaboratively. It fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the sentence and aligns with the context of partnerships.
Meaning: 'UN agencies' refers to organizations that are part of the United Nations, involved in various global initiatives.
Wrong options:
working agencies: 'Working agencies' is a noun phrase that does not fit grammatically as it does not specify the context of UN-related organizations.
savings: 'Savings' is a noun that refers to money that has been saved, which does not relate to the context of organizations.
current: 'Current' is an adjective that describes something happening now, which does not fit as it does not describe organizations.
attendant: 'Attendant' is an adjective that describes something that accompanies another, which does not fit the context of organizations.
disproportionately: 'Disproportionately' is an adverb that describes the extent of impacts, which does not fit as it does not describe organizations.
sustenance: 'Sustenance' is a noun that refers to food and drink regarded as a source of strength, which does not relate to the context of organizations.

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