Question

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

rising ocean levels.

drastic increase in water usage by humans.

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.

Explanation: Experts point to growing human demand (for agriculture, industry and household use) and population growth as the primary drivers of looming freshwater shortages.