What Is Responsible for the Six-Fold Increase in Total Freshwater

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is responsible for the six-fold increase in total freshwater withdrawals in the 20th century?

• A) increase in hydroelectric power
• B) increase in recreational use
• C) irrigation for agriculture
• D) increase in per-capita water withdrawals
• E) All of the above.

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