Asked by damon
Why has groundwater use increased?
a.
the total amount of freshwater has decreased
b.
more of the available freshwater is stored in glaciers and icecaps
c.
governments have banned the use of freshwater in rivers and springs
d.
the demand for freshwater has increased due to population growth
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d. the demand for freshwater has increased due to population growth
As populations, agriculture, and industry expand, demand for water rises, so people increasingly tap groundwater (which is often more accessible or reliable than surface supplies), leading to increased groundwater use.
As populations, agriculture, and industry expand, demand for water rises, so people increasingly tap groundwater (which is often more accessible or reliable than surface supplies), leading to increased groundwater use.
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