To maintain a balanced water cycle, what needs to occur?

a. irrigation for agriculture must stop
b. water withdrawals cannot exceed replenishment
c. per-capita consumption must decrease
d. per-capita consumption must increase
e. water withdrawals must exceed replenishment


Answer: b. water withdrawals cannot exceed replenishment

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