Question
Why was the building of the Ataturk Dam controversial?
A.
It further complicated relations between Israel and the Arab world.
B.
People were concerned that it would encourage the depletion of natural aquifers.
C.
Desalination is a costly project that requires large amounts of resources.
D.
The river flows through Syria and Iraq; both depend on the river.
A.
It further complicated relations between Israel and the Arab world.
B.
People were concerned that it would encourage the depletion of natural aquifers.
C.
Desalination is a costly project that requires large amounts of resources.
D.
The river flows through Syria and Iraq; both depend on the river.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
D. The Euphrates (where the Atatürk Dam is built) flows into Syria and Iraq, and both downstream countries relied on its flow—so Turkey's dam raised serious concerns about reduced water availability for Syria and Iraq.