Why have many countries in Southwest Asia had to develop new technologies such as desalination in order to access fresh water?
A. Because much of the region is mountainous
B. Because much of the region is covered in desert
C. Because the Tigris and Euphrates rivers no longer provide sufficient water flow.
D. Because much of Southwest Asia is landlocked.
B. Because much of the region is covered in desert
Many countries in Southwest Asia, such as Saudi Arabia, rely heavily on desalination technology to access fresh water due to the arid and desert-like conditions in the region. Limited natural sources of fresh water, such as rivers and lakes, have prompted the development of new technologies like desalination to address the water scarcity issue.