Most Countries That Lack Safe Drinking Water Do Not Desalinate

question 30

Multiple Choice

Most countries that lack safe drinking water do not desalinate water that may be present in a nearby ocean because

• A)it is too hard to remove fish and other wildlife.
• B)it is easier to collect and use rainwater.Plus, rainwater is free and readily available.
• C)desalination doesn't remove bacteria.
• D)desalination plants are expensive to build and use large amounts of energy to operate.
• E)None of the above.

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