Which two uses consume most freshwater in the United States?
A) drinking water and showering
B) mining and raising livestock
C) irrigation and drinking water
D) mining and industrial use
E) thermoelectric power and irrigation

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The two largest uses of freshwater in the United States are for thermoelectric power generation and irrigation. Thermoelectric power generation uses water to cool power plants, while irrigation is the application of water to crops to assist in their growth.

Which Two Uses Consume Most Freshwater in the United States