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Why is rainwater harvesting less practiced in some regions today?

1

Increased dependency on river water

2

Availability of modern filtration systems

3

Decreased rainfall patterns

4

Widespread industrialization

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Answer

A. Increased dependency on river water

Solution:

Rainwater harvesting is less practiced due to increased dependency on river water and new water sources, despite its benefits for sustainability.

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