Approximately 70% of the water withdrawn worldwide each year is used for ____.
A) industrial processes
B) cooling towers of power plants
C) irrigation of croplands and raising livestock
D) domestic use
E) water theme parks in tourist areas

Question

Approximately 70% of the water withdrawn worldwide each year is used for ____.​
A) ​industrial processes
B) ​cooling towers of power plants
C) ​irrigation of croplands and raising livestock
D) ​domestic use
E) water theme parks in tourist areas​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Irrigation of croplands and raising livestock account for approximately 70% of the water withdrawn worldwide each year, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

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