Which process removes salt from seawater to provide drinking water, with the biggest plants located in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Israel?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Desalination
- Step 1: The biggest desalination plants are in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Israel. Answer: Desalination. Desalination is especially used in the Persian Gulf. Why not the others: Rainwater harvesting in mountain dams, Pumping fossil water from glacial aquifers and Atmospheric moisture condenser nets don't fit.
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