Water Shortages Caused by Droughts Can Be Lessened By

question 114

Multiple Choice

Water shortages caused by droughts can be lessened by:

• A)allowing price to equate the demand for water with the supply of water
• B)restricting water usage of consumers
• C)arresting anyone who wastes water
• D)imposing tight price controls on water

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