Cattle live in an area where the streams are dry. for which basic need do these cattle most likely compete? energy, food, shelter ,water

water

Explanation:

The cattle are herbivorous animals which feed upon plants and their products. According to the given situation, as the streams are dry. The area may be devoid of water. The cattle population will compete for the available water source in the scarcity of water. This may lead to decline in the population of cattle as water is the basic need for the survival of the living organisms on earth specifically for the drinking purpose.    

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