Question

How did the use of groundwater change from preindustrial times to industrial times?
a.
Groundwater use decreased from preindustrial times to industrial times.
b.
Groundwater use increased from preindustrial times to industrial times.
c.
Groundwater use remained virtually the same from preindustrial to industrial times.
d.
Groundwater was not used during preindustrial times.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

Groundwater use increased — industrialization, urban growth, irrigation, and pumping technology greatly expanded groundwater withdrawal compared with preindustrial times.