Question

Because of fighting between countries over the few rivers in the Middle East, they have begun to look for new sources of fresh water for irrigating food plants and drinking. Which one of the following is NOT one of the forms of finding fresh water in the Middle East?

a) Desalination of seawater
b) Cloud seeding
c) Construction of dams
d) Deforestation

Answer 1

Deforestation does not provide a new source of fresh water; instead, it often reduces water resources. The correct answer is d) Deforestation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which method is not used for finding fresh water in the Middle East. The options provided are a) Desalination of seawater, b) Cloud seeding, c) Construction of dams, and d) Deforestation. Desalination of seawater, cloud seeding, and construction of dams are methods used to obtain fresh water in the region. However, deforestation does not provide a new source of fresh water and, in fact, can lead to further depletion of water resources by affecting local ecosystems that can influence water cycles. Therefore, the correct answer is d) Deforestation.