Worldwide, about 70% of the water withdrawn each year is used for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

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According to the United Nations, around 70% of global water withdrawals are used for irrigation of croplands and raising livestock. This is followed by industrial processes (20%) and domestic use (10%). Cooling towers of power plants and water theme parks in tourist areas are not significant contributors to global water withdrawals.

Worldwide, About 70% of the Water Withdrawn Each Year Is