Question

Which of the following is a cause for desalination in the Middle East?

A lack of fresh water resources in the region
A lack of fresh water resources in the region

An abundance of oil and dependence on other resources
An abundance of oil and dependence on other resources

Too much rainfall and flooding near the Nile River
Too much rainfall and flooding near the Nile River

Acid rain leads to corrosion of important pyramids

Answer 1

Oman relies on desalination

its extreme scarcity of water leaves few other options. ... The Middle East, according to experts, accounts for more than 60% of the world's total desalination capacity. Other water-stressed countries, such as Morocco and Australia, have also begun to tap the oceans