Shortages of freshwater in some locations are caused by all of the following EXCEPT ____.
A)decreased amount of freshwater evaporating from oceans and falling on land
B)population increases
C)greater agricultural usage
D)greater industrial usage
E)regional transfer of water supplies

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Decreased evaporation from oceans would not cause freshwater shortages since evaporation is part of the water cycle that eventually leads to precipitation, including rain that replenishes freshwater sources on land.

Shortages of Freshwater in Some Locations Are Caused by All