If population is growing in an area, what will happen to water demand?

Correct answer: Water demand may increase

The direct answer is A: water demand may increase. Every additional person generally needs water for drinking, cooking, cleaning, bathing, sanitation, and other daily activities. To reason step by step, first identify the number of users; then consider the water needed by each user; finally, add their needs. If the population rises and average use does not fall enough, total demand rises. The word “may” is important because conservation, recycling, local habits, and supply conditions can affect the exact amount. Option A is correct because it states the likely relationship without saying it is identical everywhere. Option B is wrong because growing populations do not make demand zero. Option C is wrong because water remains a basic need. Option D is meaningless: water does not become weather because population changes. Memory cue: more users usually mean greater demand.