The Disappearance of the Aral Sea Is Attributed to

question 25

Multiple Choice

The disappearance of the Aral Sea is attributed to

• A) the diversion of water for irrigation.
• B) natural variations in rainfall and temperature.
• C) human-induced variations in rainfall and temperature from global climate change.
• D) increased runoff from the sea.
• E) point-source pollution from nuclear power plants.

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