Freshwater is considered a scarce good because:

A) not enough of it is available for all needs.
B) it does not have any uses.
C) scarce goods are not expensive.
D) not enough of it is available for all needs and because it is not expensive.

Scarce Good

A product or resource that is limited in availability compared to the desired demand, leading to competition for its acquisition.

Freshwater

Water with low concentrations of dissolved salts, essential for drinking, agriculture, and many industrial processes.