Why is water conservation important?

Freshwater is a limited resource, and in many places people use it faster than natural processes can replenish supplies. That makes conservation important even in areas with plentiful rainfall, since water availability can vary by season and location. Choice b, that people are consuming freshwater faster than it can be replenished, is the best answer; choice a wrongly suggests conservation is unnecessary in rainy areas.

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