Question

Experts argue that a significant water shortage by 2025 will be caused by
(1 point)
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.

Answer 1

drastic increase in water usage by humans.

Experts cite growing human demand (for agriculture, industry, and domestic use), population growth, and mismanagement as main drivers of projected shortages.