This Natural Water Body Is Steadily Shrinking as a Result

question 38

Multiple Choice

This natural water body is steadily shrinking as a result of diversion of water for irrigation in Central Asia.

• A)Lake Baykal
• B)Aral Sea
• C)Black Sea
• D)Baltic Sea
• E)Caspian Sea

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