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What major agricultural practice is a significant consumer of water?

1

Dry farming

2

Irrigated agriculture

3

Organic farming

4

Hydroponics

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Answer

B. Irrigated agriculture

Solution:

Irrigated agriculture is the largest consumer of water due to its reliance on irrigation systems. The other options do not consume as much water as irrigated agriculture.

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