FORESTRY
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
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Question
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Which of these are important sources of drinking water in the US?
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Rivers
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Lakes
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Reservoirs
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All options are correct
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Surface Water Is Top Source The majority of water withdrawals-61.5 percent or 198 billion gallons (750 billion liters) per day-came from surface water such as lakes, rivers and streams.
Detailed explanation-2: -Water can be found in liquid form in oceans, rivers, lakes and rain; in solid form in ice and snow; and as a gas (water vapour) in the atmosphere.
Detailed explanation-3: -Safe and readily available water is important for public health, whether it is used for drinking, domestic use, food production or recreational purposes. Improved water supply and sanitation, and better management of water resources, can boost countries’ economic growth and can contribute greatly to poverty reduction.
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