What is 'peak water' and which of these U.S. regions is most likely to experience it first?
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A
The point at which water demand exceeds maximum sustainable supply; the arid Southwest
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B
The maximum annual flood volume in a watershed; the Mississippi Delta
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C
The highest elevation from which water can be gravity-fed; the Rocky Mountains
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D
The peak usage hour in a municipal system; major coastal metros