The Dead Sea is home to a variety of animal and plant species and is a center for tourism and mineral mining. It is located betw
een Israel and Jordan and is fed by the Jordan River. Because agriculture and urban centers use up to 90% of the Jordan River's flow, the Dead Sea has begun to shrink. A group of environmentalists and scientists from Palestine, Jordan, and Israel are attempting to preserve the Dead Sea so that future generations can also benefit from its resources. This is an example of how an environmental problem can cause
A.
conflict between groups that live in the region.
B.
better economic conditions for some countries.
C.
better conditions for animals and plant life.
D.
cooperation between nations in conflict.
