Question

Experts argue that a significant water shortage by 2025 will be caused by
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Responses

rising ocean levels.
rising ocean levels.

drastic increase in water usage by humans.
drastic increase in water usage by humans.

drastic increase in usage by a growing animal population.
drastic increase in usage by a growing animal population.

raging, out-of-control wildfires that are spreading throughout many of the Earth’s dry regions.

1 answer

The most relevant response to the significant water shortage by 2025 is:

drastic increase in water usage by humans.

While other factors like climate change and environmental disasters may contribute to water scarcity, the main driver is often the increasing demand for water due to population growth and industrial needs.