Question

Which best describes the pros and cons for Middle Eastern countries that restrict nonagricultural water use?

The price of water goes down, which decreases the need for people to find new ways of reusing the natural resource.
The price of water goes up, which increases the need for people to find new ways of reusing the natural resource.
The production of food goes down, which increases the need for imported goods and raises unemployment.
The production of food goes up, which decreases the need for imported goods and lowers unemployment.
A B C or D

Answer 1

D

Restricting nonagricultural water use frees more water for agriculture, so food production rises, reducing imports and helping rural employment.