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  -The maps show the average annual precipitation and the water-deficit regions in the U.S. Some of the water-deficit areas are close to large metropolitan cities. Why do you think that many people choose to live in these areas in spite of water shortages?
-The maps show the average annual precipitation and the water-deficit regions in the U.S. Some of the water-deficit areas are close to large metropolitan cities. Why do you think that many people choose to live in these areas in spite of water shortages?


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