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Why is reduced precipitation, rather than drought, the leading cause of limited water availability?

A) Reduced precipitation is the cause of drought.
B) Drought only impacts the supplies of groundwater.
C) Water availability depends upon drought conditions.
D) Drought only affects areas with vegetation.
E) Precipitation limits the amount of water in many environments.

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Answer: E) Precipitation limits the amount of water in many environments.

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Answer:

A

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reduced precipitation is the cause of drought.

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