Question

the selection states that a paper mill is always near a lake or a river because
a scraps of leftover paper could be given as food to fish in the water.
b the water birds that live there use scraps of paper to build their nests.
c water is needed to cool down the big machines.
d it takes a large amount of water to make paper.

Explanation:

Paper - making is a water - intensive process. Large amounts of water are used in various stages of paper production such as pulping, washing, and refining. Options A and B are not the main reasons for the location of paper mills near water bodies. While cooling machines may use some water, the primary need for water is in the paper - making process itself.

Answer:

D. it takes a large amount of water to make paper.