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Why did the Aral Sea begin to dry up?

A: the fall of the Soviet Union ended
conservation efforts
B: lack of industry in Russia
C: lack of water flow due to irrigation
D: lack of agriculture in Central Asia

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Answer:

C: lack of water flow due to irrigation

Step-by-step explanation:

I remember learning this in class. It dried up because of poor precipitation, so I say the answer is C.

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