Which sea has shrunk dramatically since the 1960s because of water diversion for irrigation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Aral Sea
- Step 1: The Aral Sea lost most of its volume as water from the Amu Darya and Syr Darya was used for cotton. Answer: The Aral Sea. Why not the others: The Caspian Sea, The Black Sea and The Dead Sea don't fit.
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