Which of the Following Statements About Water Use Is TRUE

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about water use is TRUE?

• A) Most water is used for domestic purposes,such as drinking water and showers.
• B) Per-capita water use has remained relatively constant in the last 100 years.
• C) Total water use has remained relatively constant over the last 100 years.
• D) Water is a nonrenewable resource that is rapidly being depleted.
• E) The amount of water required to produce a kilogram of beef is roughly twice the amount of water required to produce a kilogram of corn.

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