Question

withdrawn, or taken by humans for any use, in a given year. the data were collected every five years, starting in 1950 and ending in 2005.volume of fresh water withdrawn per year in the u.s.data source: united states geological surveyselect the statement that is supported by the datathe volume of fresh water withdrawn per year increased steadily until 1980.the volume of fresh water withdrawn per year increased every five years between 1950 and 2005.

Explanation:

1. For the first statement: Observe the bar graph, the volume of withdrawn freshwater rises each 5-year period from 1950 up to 1980, showing steady growth until that year.
2. For the second statement: After 1980, the volume decreases in 1985, 1990, etc., so it does not increase every five years between 1950 and 2005.

Answer:

The volume of fresh water withdrawn per year increased steadily until 1980.