What Occurred as a Result of Diverting Water from the Aral

question 81

Multiple Choice

What occurred as a result of diverting water from the Aral Sea? 

• A) The Aral Sea gained 83% more water. 
• B) The surface area of the Aral Sea increased by 58%. 
• C) The salinity of the Aral Sea tripled. 
• D) Fishing in the Aral Sea improved.

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