CategoryAmt of Water Used (million gallons/day)
Public use42,000
Household use1
Irrigation115,000
Livestock2,000
Farming of aquatic organisms9,420
Industrial15,900
Mining5,320
Electricity production161,000
The table shows how water in the US was used in 2010. Which statement accurately summarizes the data?
AMore water was used to farm aquatic organisms than to make products.
BMore water was used to make products than to produce electricity.
CMore water was used to produce electricity than to grow crops.
DMore water was used to grow crops than to mine land resources.
Category | Amt of Water Used (million gallons/day) |
Public use | 42,000 |
Household use | 1 |
Irrigation | 115,000 |
Livestock | 2,000 |
Farming of aquatic organisms | 9,420 |
Industrial | 15,900 |
Mining | 5,320 |
Electricity production | 161,000 |
AMore water was used to farm aquatic organisms than to make products.
BMore water was used to make products than to produce electricity.
CMore water was used to produce electricity than to grow crops.
DMore water was used to grow crops than to mine land resources.