It Is Most Economically and Environmentally Sound to Focus Water

question 73

Multiple Choice

It is most economically and environmentally sound to focus water resource management on

• A) increasing the water supply
• B) controlling the "mining" of groundwater
• C) reducing unnecessary waste of water
• D) developing desalination plants
• E) cloud seeding and towing icebergs to arid regions

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