Which one of the following statements best describes projected water demands in the coming decades? Group of answer choices A Global water demand will increase mainly in developed countries B Water demand will increase significantly in all countries C Global water demand will increase, but agricultural demand will decrease D Global water demand will increase mainly due to increased agricultural demand

Which one of the following statements best describes projected water demands in the coming decades? Group of answer choices A Global water demand will increase mainly in developed countries B Water demand will increase significantly in all countries C Global water demand will increase, but agricultural demand will decrease D Global water demand will increase mainly due to increased agricultural demand

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter25: Human Impacts On The Biosphere

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