Which best describes water efficiency, not conservation?
ACollecting rain from roofs
BClosing the tap after use
CBuying bottled water to drink
DTech using less water per task
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Tech using less water per task
1. Conservation is the act of saving or preserving water.
2. Efficiency relates to developments and innovations that use water more efficiently.
3. Closing a tap or collecting rain are conservation actions, not efficiency technology.
_Source: Wikipedia, Water conservation, lead section_
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