The world map shows the availability of safe drinking water around the world.Which statement is true?
A)In Australia,less than 75 percent of the population has access to safe drinking water
B)In most of Africa,more than 90 percent of the population has access to clean water
C)In Europe and Russia,more than 10 percent of the population does not have access to clean water
D)In the United States and Canada,more than 90 percent of the population has access to clean water

Question

The world map shows the availability of safe drinking water around the world.Which statement is true? 
A)In Australia,less than 75 percent of the population has access to safe drinking water 
B)In most of Africa,more than 90 percent of the population has access to clean water 
C)In Europe and Russia,more than 10 percent of the population does not have access to clean water 
D)In the United States and Canada,more than 90 percent of the population has access to clean water

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The map shows that in North America (including the United States and Canada), almost all of the population has access to safe drinking water, which is represented by the green shading. Therefore, choice D is the correct statement. Choice A is incorrect because Australia is mostly shaded green, indicating that over 90 percent of the population has access to safe drinking water. Choice B is incorrect because most of Africa is shaded blue or yellow, indicating that less than half of the population has access to safe drinking water. Choice C is incorrect because Europe and Russia are mostly shaded green, indicating that over 90 percent of the population has access to safe drinking water.

The World Map Shows the Availability of Safe Drinking Water