California has just issued an emergency regulation on water use, including commercial and industrial use. Plants, including grass and trees, should only be given what is needed for survival when watered. What is MOST likely occurring in California?

A. water scarcity
B. agriculture competition
C. intraspecific competition
D. unequal water distribution

1 answer

A. water scarcity

With the issuance of an emergency regulation on water use, it is likely that California is facing water scarcity. This means that there is a limited supply of water available, leading to restrictions on water usage in order to conserve and manage the available resources.