What is the meaning of extreme scarcity?
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2025 report, a quarter of the world's population faces significant water scarcity, highlighting that resources can become dangerously limited. Understanding the meaning of extreme scarcity goes beyond simple shortages; it involves a critical and often catastrophic imbalance between a resource's availability and human needs.