Which of the Following Is False Regarding the World's Supply

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding the world's supply of freshwater?

• A)Because water is a renewable resource, it is unlikely for there to be a significant freshwater shortage.
• B)In the U.S., there is currently more groundwater being withdrawn than replenished, causing falling aquifer levels and unprecedented droughts.
• C)When rain runs off pavement and dessicated croplands, it carries pollutants (such as pesticides and motor oil) into bodies of freshwater.
• D)When their levels drop, coastal aquifers become susceptible to saltwater contamination.

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