Question

why has groundwater use increased? a. the total amount of freshwater has decreased b. more of the available freshwater is stored in glaciers and icecaps c. governments have banned the use of freshwater in rivers and springs d. the demand for freshwater has increased due to population growth please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

As the population grows, the overall demand for freshwater for drinking, agriculture, and industry increases. Groundwater is a significant source of freshwater, so its use rises to meet this higher - demand. Option a is incorrect as the total amount of freshwater on Earth is relatively stable in the long - term. Option b about freshwater in glaciers and icecaps is not directly related to the increase in groundwater use. Option c is not true as governments have not generally banned the use of freshwater in rivers and springs.

Answer:

D. the demand for freshwater has increased due to population growth