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As a city surpasses the carrying capacity of its environment, its citizens may overuse natural resources. Growing cities require increasing resources and supplies. In a short paragraph, explain two consequences of overusing water supplies. What could happen to a city's citizen and environment?

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Water is a vital resource that growing communities heavily rely on. Overusing water supplies could lead to problems in the agricultural and domestic sectors.

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Water is a vital resource that growing communities heavily rely on. Overusing water supplies could lead to problems in the agricultural and domestic sectors.
Lack of water used to irrigate fields can cause a drop in crop production. Eventually, this will lead to a food shortage. Overuse can also lead to water shortage, which will limit the amount of water we can use for indoor (bathing, cooking, drinking, etc.) and outdoor activities.
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