Question

question 12 which of the following is not true about water supply and demand? receding glaciers increase freshwater supply. a growing population increases the water demand. major aquifers are shrinking. technology and industry are consuming more water.

Explanation:

Receding glaciers are a sign of melting due to climate - change. While they may release some water initially, they are a long - term water storage. Their retreat is a negative sign for the overall freshwater supply in the long run as they are not a sustainable source of increased supply. A growing population needs more water for various uses, major aquifers are indeed shrinking due to over - extraction, and technology and industry have higher water demands.

Answer:

Receding glaciers increase freshwater supply.