Living in the Environment 18th Edition by Tyler Miller,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 15

What is the key concept for this section What percentage of available freshwater is lost through inefficient use and other causes, in the world and in the United States What are two major reasons for those losses Describe three major irrigation methods and list ways to reduce water losses in irrigation. What are three ways in which people in less-developed countries conserve water List four ways to reduce water waste in industries and homes. How can we use less water to remove wastes List four ways in which you can reduce your use and waste of water.