The biggest cause of Yemen’s disappearing water supply is primarily attributed to B. irrigation. Yemen has traditionally relied on agriculture, which requires significant water for irrigation. Unsustainable water extraction for irrigation, coupled with factors like climate change, overpopulation, and inadequate infrastructure, has severely depleted the country's water resources.
What is the biggest cause of Yemen’s disappearing water supply?
A.
the building of dams
B.
irrigation
C.
oil spills
D.
urban construction
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