Asked by Cameron Brown on Jul 12, 2024
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What percentage of the world's irrigation water is wasted?
A) about 15%
B) about 30%
C) about 45%
D) about 60%
Irrigation Water
Water that is supplied to crops to assist in their growth, often through artificial means such as sprinklers or drip lines.
Wasted
Resources or materials that are disposed of or used inefficiently or ineffectively.
- Recognize the primary users of freshwater on both a global and regional level.
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Selena ClementJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
About 60% of the world's irrigation water is wasted due to inefficiencies in the irrigation methods and systems used.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the primary users of freshwater on both a global and regional level.