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One of the problems facing northern Africa today is water scarcity. Rising temperatures and changing weather patterns have limited the amount of rainfall in the region. Droughts threaten the health of the people and hurt the success of industries in which those people work.

Which industry in northern Africa is harmed the most by water scarcity and why?
A.
The oil industry is harmed the most because large amounts of water are needed to cool the powerful oil drills.

B.
The agricultural industry is harmed the most because water is needed to irrigate the soil to make it good for growing crops.

C.
The manufacturing industry is harmed the most because hydropower is the main source of energy used to power factories.

D.
The tourism industry is harmed the most because most tourists prefer to vacation near the tropical regions of southern Africa.

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B. The agricultural industry is harmed the most because water is needed to irrigate the soil to make it good for growing crops.