Which of the Following Does NOT Contribute to Water Shortages

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT contribute to water shortages in the American Southwest?

• A) aqueducts transporting water from distant sources
• B) climate change leading to reduced snowfall in the Rocky Mountains
• C) growing demand for municipal, commercial, and industrial uses
• D) arid or semiarid climate with limited precipitation
• E) growing populations in cities such as Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City

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