Which of the Following Accurately Describes Annual Groundwater Withdrawal in the United

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes annual groundwater withdrawal in the United States?

• A)withdrawals increased 150 percent between 1950 and 2000.
• B)the percentage of withdrawals in the United States and Canada are about the same.
• C)groundwater pumping is presently not exceeding water recharge rates.
• D)the amount withdrawn is equal to river discharges in the United States.
• E)irrigation practices do not rely on groundwater.

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