1. Leakage from freshwater distribution systems accounts for significant losses. Is water so valuable that governments should require systems that minimize leakage to preserve the resource? Under what condi tions would you change your evaluation ?

Which statement best explains the difference between weather and climate? the weather of an area is the same as its climate. the weather is the climate of an area over a period of time. the climate of an area depends on the weather. the climate is the weather patterns over a long period of time