Question

How much does groundwater account for all water consumed statewide in Texas?

a) Approximately 60%
b) Approximately 80%
c) Approximately 40%
d) Approximately 20%

Answer 1

Approximately 20% of the water used in the United States is groundwater.

Step-by-step explanation:

Groundwater generally flows from areas of higher elevation to lower elevation in the shallow subsurface. Approximately 20% of the water used in the United States is groundwater. Groundwater is water located in small spaces, called pore space, between mineral grains and fractures in subsurface earth materials. It is an important resource in arid climates and provides 98% of water demand for rural homeowners in the U.S.