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How is freshwater mainly obtained?

1

Desalination

2

Surface run-off and groundwater

3

Purification

4

Rainwater harvesting

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Answer

B. Surface run-off and groundwater

Solution:

Freshwater is mainly obtained from surface run-off and groundwater, which continuously renews through the hydrological cycle. Other options refer to processes not primarily responsible for freshwater availability.

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