Are there many good substitutes for water?

A) No, because living creatures die without water.
B) No, even though there are many substitute ways to obtain water.
C) Yes, because water is recycled by nature.
D) Yes, because water is used for so many different and trivial purposes.
E) Yes, because water may be found in many forms other than its pure form.


D

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