Which statement about Hong Kong's rainfall and water supply is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Summer brings most of the rain, yet much of the water is imported
- Step 1: Most rain falls between May and September. Step 2. Reservoirs cannot cover demand, so water is piped in. Answer: Summer brings most of the rain, yet much of the water is imported. Why not the others: The other statements get the season or the imports wrong.
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