Question

which of the following statements regarding water conservation is not true? a. only about 1% of earths water supply is usable for human consumption. b. over half of the states predict water shortages by 2013. c. while environmentally beneficial, water conservation is a costly endeavor. d. failure to conserve water will lead to more water contamination.

Explanation:

a. Only about 1% of Earth's water is fresh - water usable for human consumption, which is a fact, so this statement is true.
b. Water shortages were not predicted by 2013 for over half of the states in a general - known context, so this is false.
c. Water conservation is beneficial and not necessarily costly in the long - run as it helps in sustainable use of water resources, so this statement is false.
d. Failure to conserve water does not directly lead to more water contamination; water contamination is mainly due to pollution sources, so this statement is false.

Answer:

A. Only about 1% of Earth's water is usable for human consumption.