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What major factor is projected to increase water scarcity by 2025?

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Climate change

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Technological advancements

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Increased rainfall

4

Declining populations

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Answer

A. Climate change

Solution:

Climate change is projected to exacerbate water scarcity by influencing rainfall patterns and increasing evaporation rates, leading to reduced freshwater availability.

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