Question
9. From what do the tensions between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan largely stem?(1 point)
Responses
concerns over access to fresh water
concerns over access to fresh water
the removal of military troops from nearby Afghanistan
the removal of military troops from nearby Afghanistan
shortages of raw materials to build a dam on the Vakhsh River
shortages of raw materials to build a dam on the Vakhsh River
religious differences
Responses
concerns over access to fresh water
concerns over access to fresh water
the removal of military troops from nearby Afghanistan
the removal of military troops from nearby Afghanistan
shortages of raw materials to build a dam on the Vakhsh River
shortages of raw materials to build a dam on the Vakhsh River
religious differences
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The tensions between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan largely stem from **concerns over access to fresh water**. Water resources in Central Asia, particularly those related to the Amu Darya and Vakhsh river systems, are a significant source of contention between the two nations.