GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

GROUNDWATER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Most of the world’s water is used for what?
A
Industry
B
Farming/Agriculture
C
Reservoirs
D
It’s found in clouds
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Agriculture irrigation accounts for 70% of water use worldwide and over 40% in many OECD countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -Around 70 percent of freshwater withdrawals go into agriculture. The uses within the sector are very diverse and include mainly irrigation, pesticide and fertilizer application, and sustaining livestock. Further along the value chain, water is used for food preservation (crop cooling, for example) and processing.

Detailed explanation-3: -The bulk of the world’s water use is for agriculture, industry, and electricity. The most common water uses include: Drinking and Household Needs. Recreation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Agriculture is the largest water user worldwide, accounting for 70 percent of total freshwater withdrawals on average3 – but these amounts can reach as much as 95 percent in some developing countries.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rice. Soybeans. Wheat. Sugarcane. Cotton. Alfalfa. Pasture. 18-Jan-2020

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