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The main reason that water salinity is such a problem for countries in the Middle East is that it __________.

A. destroys dams in the region
B. makes water undrinkable
C. affects coastal habitats
D. leads to air pollution

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B. makes water undrinkable

High salinity contaminates freshwater supplies (and soils), making them unsuitable for drinking and irrigation—critical problems in the arid Middle East.