Why does Cyprus depend on desalination even though it has a rainy season?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Rainfall is low and uneven and falls mostly in winter, while demand peaks in summer
- Step 1: A rainy season does not guarantee a reliable supply. Step 2. In Cyprus rainfall varies from year to year, falls in winter, and summers and tourism raise the demand when little rain falls. Answer: Rainfall is low and uneven and falls mostly in winter. Why not the others: Rainfall is not heavy all year, the island has mountains, and rain is not salty.
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