Water scarcity occurs when    

A. Populations are evenly dispersed.    
B. Renewable water supplies are slow to diminish.
C. Renewable water supplies are slow to recover.    
D. The demand for water exceeds the available amount or when poor quality restricts its use.


Answer: D

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