Uses of Water

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_________ use can include water used for manufacturing/chemical processes and cooling purposes.  This accounts for approximately 15% of water use, with developed nations taking up a greater percentage than developing nations.

The use of water is _________ when wildlife habitats are built. For example, lakes are built to house fish and birds.

_______ use can include water used for swimming, boating, river rafting, etc. This makes up only 1% of water use.

water that can be reused.

a type of fish farming. Instead of plants, farmers raise fish, shellfish, algae, and aquatic plants.

overhead sprinklers, trench irrigation, and flood irrigation (flooding fields with water).

water that is taken out of the ecosystem.

A non-wasteful method of irrigation