Question
The Aral Sea
Int he 1960's, three countries in Central Asia began to divert
vater from two major rivers for farming. These two rivers poole
together to form the nearby Aral Sea, which at one time was the
world's fourth largest inland lake. The satellite images below
show the Aral Sea as it appeared in August 2000 and August
2009.
Based on the satellite images, which of the following is a valid prediction if
the water diversion continues!
A New sources of water will be found to fill the Aral Sea
• The Aral Sea will become completely dry and disappear
c The sea's water will eventually return to its original levels
D Diverted water will lead to the "greening" of the nearby desert
Answer
The Aral Sea will become completely dry and disappear.