Question
9. From what do the tensions between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan largely stem?(1 point)
Responses
the removal of military troops from nearby Afghanistan
the removal of military troops from nearby Afghanistan
religious differences
religious differences
concerns over access to fresh water
concerns over access to fresh water
shortages of raw materials to build a dam on the Vakhsh River
Responses
the removal of military troops from nearby Afghanistan
the removal of military troops from nearby Afghanistan
religious differences
religious differences
concerns over access to fresh water
concerns over access to fresh water
shortages of raw materials to build a dam on the Vakhsh River
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The tensions between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan largely stem from **concerns over access to fresh water**. Water resources from rivers that flow through both countries are a significant point of contention, especially considering the importance of these resources for agriculture and energy production in the region.