alleryWhat share of the world's people live where water demand exceeds supply?
AAbout 4 percent
BAbout 10 percent
CMore than 40 percent
DAbout 15 percent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. More than 40 percent
1. Water shortage is a growing problem.
2. More than 40 percent of people live where demand exceeds supply.
3. Small shares like 4 or 10 percent understate the scarcity.
_Source: Wikipedia, Water conservation, Water reuse_
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