Many agriculturally intensive areas of the world are beginning to encounter water scarcity problems. As a result, many farmers in these areas are likely to reduce their output as the water supply they need in order to maintain production shrinks. However, one group of farmers in such a region plans to increase their production by implementing techniques for water conservation.
Which of the following, if true, would most strongly support the prediction that the group's plan will succeed?
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AFarmers who can gain a larger share of the food market in their regions will be better positioned to control more water resources.
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BMost agricultural practices in areas with water shortages are waterintensive.
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COther regions of the world not facing water shortages are likely to make up for the reduction in agricultural output.
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DDemand for agricultural products in the group's region is not expected to decline.
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EMore than half the water used for agriculture in the farmers' region is lost to evaporation or leakage from irrigation channels.
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