Which one of the following statements is true?
a. Water use is clearly higher in countries with higher income levels
b. Water use is clearly higher in countries with lower income levels
c. Water use in a country is closely linked to the level of manufacturing
d. Water use in a country is closely linked to the level of agriculture
e. Water use in a country is clearly linked to electricity use
Ans: d. Water use in a country is closely linked to the level of agriculture
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