What Is Responsible for the Six-Fold Increase in Total Freshwater

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Multiple Choice

What is responsible for the six-fold increase in total freshwater withdrawals in the 20th century?

• A) increase in hydroelectric power
• B) increase in recreational use
• C) irrigation for agriculture
• D) increase in per-capita water withdrawals
• E) All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Bifurcation

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Celiac Trunk

A major artery arising from the abdominal aorta that supplies blood to the stomach, spleen, and liver.

Stomach

A muscular organ in the gastrointestinal tract that breaks down food using stomach acid and enzymes.

Liver

A vital organ located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, involved in numerous metabolic processes including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of bile.