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What is the main use of fresh water worldwide

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in the US, most freshwater is used for thermoelectric power. globally, it is used mostly for agriculture
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Freshwater includes water from natural sources, such as ice sheets, rivers, lakes, ponds, glaciers, or from underground water, except brackish or sea water. In worldwide, fresh water is mainly used for agricultural purposes as around 70% fresh water is used in agriculture, while other uses of water include use in domestic, industrial and environmental purposes.

Thus, 'the main use of freshwater worldwide is in agriculture.'

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