Why is water conservation necessary? a. we need to prepare for the future even though water is plentiful now. b. water shortages are expected in 40 states before the year 2026. c. citizens must use less water because the government does not enforce conservation. d. reservoirs are full throughout the nation, so there is nowhere to store excess water.

 b

Explanation:

in 2012 the Midwest experienced a severe drought and has never been able to replenish its supplies .  Currently the west coast has been experiencing drought for about 13 years.

The correct answer is B) Water shortages are expected in 40 states before the year 2026.

Water conservation is necessary because water shortages are expected in 40 states before the year 2026.

Water is a non-renewable resource. Water conservation is very important because although planet earth is 80% water, scientist says that only 3% of the planet is fresh water and people waste so much water when there are countries in India, Africa, and South America that do not have fresh water and people have to walk miles to get some.

People are consuming freshwater resources faster than they can be replenished to the degree of US government officials are expecting 40 states to have water shortages in the next decade. In a survey of the Government Accountability Office, state water officials said they were expecting shortages by 2025-2026.

the answer to your question is a because laws act as guidelines as to what is accepted in society. without it there would be conflicts between social groups and communities. it serves as a norm of conduct for citizens.