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Question
Which of the following describes the relationship between population growth and the underground water supply?(1 point)
Responses
As the population grows, the water supply is increased due to modern technology.
As the population grows, the water supply is increased due to modern technology.
As the population grows, the water supply shrinks due to the increased demand.
As the population grows, the water supply shrinks due to the increased demand.
As the population grows, the water supply remains the same, thus increasing its demand.
As the population grows, the water supply remains the same, thus increasing its demand.
As the population grows, the water supply grows proportionally because of the increased demand.
1 answer
The most accurate response to describe the relationship between population growth and the underground water supply is:
As the population grows, the water supply shrinks due to the increased demand.
This statement reflects the reality that as more people require water for drinking, agriculture, and industry, the existing underground water resources become more strained, leading to a depletion of those resources over time.
