It is predicted that if current water consumption patterns continue,by 2050
A) nearly 100 percent of people will lack freshwater.
B) nearly all people will have gained access to fresh water.
C) 7 billion people in 60 countries will be facing a water shortage.
D) most countries will have to depend on water sources that originate outside their borders.

Question

It is predicted that if current water consumption patterns continue,by 2050
A) nearly 100 percent of people will lack freshwater.
B) nearly all people will have gained access to fresh­ water.
C) 7 billion people in 60 countries will be facing a water shortage.
D) most countries will have to depend on water sources that originate outside their borders.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the prediction, by 2050, 7 billion people in 60 countries will be facing a water shortage if current consumption patterns continue. This suggests that not all people will lack freshwater and neither will everyone have gained access to freshwater. Also, the prediction does not indicate that most countries will have to depend on external water sources, making option D incorrect.

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