Why Is a Large Quantity of Water Used in Industrial

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why is a large quantity of water used in industrial processes in the U.S. purified by desalinization?

• A)The sources are brackish or metal ion rich.
• B)The sources are ocean water.
• C)There is not enough fresh water.
• D)It is less expensive than using fresh water.
• E)none of the above

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