Water Use Worldwide and Water Consumption in Two Different Countries

Water is a precious resource that is essential for life. It is used for drinking, bathing,
cooking, agriculture, industry, and many other purposes. The amount of water that is
used varies from country to country, depending on the climate, population, and
economic development.

The following graph shows global water consumption in three different sectors

between 1900 and 2000:

[Image of a graph showing global water consumption in three different sectors

between 1900 and 2000]

As you can see, agriculture is the largest water consumer, followed by industry and
then domestic use. In 1900, agriculture used about 500 km3 of water, while industry
and domestic use used about 100 km3 and 50 km3, respectively. By 2000, agriculture
was using about 3,000 km3 of water, while industry and domestic use had increased
to about 1,000 km3 and 300 km3, respectively.

The following table compares water use in Brazil and the Democratic Republic of
Congo in 2000:

[Image of a table comparing water use in Brazil and the Democratic Republic of
Congo in 2000]

As you can see, Brazil uses much more water than the Democratic Republic of
Congo. Brazil has a population of 176 million and an irrigated land area of 26,500
km2, while the Democratic Republic of Congo has a population of 5.2 million and an
irrigated land area of 100 km2. Brazil's per capita water consumption is 359 m3, while
the Democratic Republic of Congo's per capita water consumption is 8 m3.

These figures show that water consumption varies greatly from country to country.
This is due to a number of factors, including climate, population, economic
development, and agricultural practices. It is important to be aware of these
differences in water consumption so that we can manage our water resources more
effectively.

Here are some additional facts about water use worldwide:

* About 70% of the world's freshwater is used for agriculture.

* Industry uses about 20% of the world's freshwater.
* Domestic use accounts for about 10% of the world's freshwater use.
* The average person in the United States uses about 100 gallons of water per day.
* The average person in India uses about 25 gallons of water per day.
* The world's population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. This increase in
population will put a strain on our water resources.

We need to take steps to conserve water and use it more efficiently. Some ways to
conserve water include:

* Fixing leaky faucets and pipes.

* Taking shorter showers.
* Turning off the water when you brush your teeth.
* Watering your lawn less often.
* Planting drought-tolerant plants.
* Recycling water.

By taking these steps, we can help to ensure that we have enough water for the
future.