In which region is water scarcity a particular problem?
Correct answer: D. the Middle East
- A. East Asia
- B. West Africa
- C. South America
- D. the Middle East
Explanation
The Middle East is especially water-scarce because it has arid climates, low rainfall, and rapidly growing demands from cities, agriculture, and industry. Shared river basins also turn water scarcity into a regional political issue.
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