The permanent remove of water from the immediate water environment is known as
A) water withdrawal.
B) nonconsumptive use.
C) consumptive use.
D) offstream.

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Consumptive use refers to the permanent removal of water from its immediate water environment, such as for irrigation or industrial processes. Water withdrawal (A) refers to the temporary removal of water for use, while nonconsumptive use (B) does not remove water from the environment, such as for hydropower generation or recreation. Offstream (D) refers to water that is taken from a source outside of the immediate stream or river environment, such as from a groundwater source.

The Permanent Remove of Water from the Immediate Water Environment