Question

Which of the following statements provides the most accurate investigation of why Ethiopia and Egypt have run into conflict over resources management? (1 point)
Ethiopia's construction of a power plant will pollute the river systems used by Egypt because they lie downriver.
Ethiopia's use of fossil fuels to fuel economic growth frustrate Egypt, which shares the same scarce resources.
Ethiopia's building of a dam on the Nile could impact Egypt's use of the Nile because they lie downriver.
Egypt's use of fossil fuels causes an enormous amount of
• pollution to hang over
Ethiopia's cities, causing health Issues.

Answer 1

The statement that provides the most accurate investigation of why Ethiopia and Egypt have run into conflict over resource management is:

**"Ethiopia's building of a dam on the Nile could impact Egypt's use of the Nile because they lie downriver."**

This statement specifically addresses the core issue of the conflict, which revolves around the management of Nile river resources, particularly concerning water flow and accessibility for Egypt, as Ethiopia builds infrastructure (like dams) that can affect water availability downstream.