List in order, from largest to smallest, the uses of water drawn from groundwater and surface water in the United States. Also state what the percentages of use are

Include at the end how the drinking water that is used in your city or town is acquired.

What will be an ideal response


41% Removing heat from electric power plants
37% Irrigation
13% Public water supplies
5% Industry
4% Raising livestock

End comments will varying depending on whether the student lives in an area with freshwater supplied directly from a river, or a reservoir, or is drawn from wells. Some students may be unaware of the source of their drinking water. The point of this question is to make them become aware.

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