Question

Why was the building of the Ataturk Dam controversial? A. It further complicated relations between Israel and the Arab world. B. People were concerned that it would encourage the depletion of natural aquifers. C. Desalination is a costly project that requires large amounts of resources. D. The river flows through Syria and Iraq; both depend on the river.

Answer 1

your answer is D

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Answer 2

The last answer is the correct one. The Ataturk Dam in Turkey has blocked the flow of Euphrates temporarily, and both Syria and Iraq depend on the river greatly. However, there was some effort made to make up for the missing water flow.