FORESTRY
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which sector uses the most water?
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agriculture
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industry
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household
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Agriculture. 70% of the world’s freshwater is used for agriculture. In Europe, this sector requires 44% of freshwater resources.
Detailed explanation-2: -Water is a critical input for agricultural production and plays an important role in food security. Irrigated agriculture represents 20 percent of the total cultivated land and contributes 40 percent of the total food produced worldwide.
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