List in Order, from Largest to Smallest, the Uses of Water

question 56

Short Answer

List in order, from largest to smallest, the uses of water drawn from groundwater and surface water in the United States. Also state what the percentages of use are. Include at the end how the drinking water that is used in your city or town is acquired.

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Definitions:

Neuron Communication

The process by which neurons transmit signals to each other, involving electrical impulses and chemical neurotransmitters.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Cerebellum

A large structure of the vertebrate brain, located under the occipital lobe, that plays an important role in motor control.

Reticular Formation

An extensive network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal and consciousness.