Which of the following statements best describe why the dead sea's water levels are decreasing?
i. the dry climate encourages the water to evaporate.
ii. the dead sea is the final destination for the water of the jordan river; there is no outlet.
iii. the extraction of numerous minerals has left the sea at risk of shrinking.
iv. more water is being siphoned off the jordan river for agriculture.
a.
i. and ii.
b.
ii., iii., and iv.
c.
i. and iv.
d.
ii. and iii.

The answer is: c. I and IV

The dry climate increase the average temperature within the dead sea territory. This speed up the evaporation process that occurs on dead sea and caused its water levels to decrease.

As more water is distributed to agriculture, the volume that available on the sea region is constantly depleted. This also cause the water levels to decrease.

i r r e l e v a n t

the invasive species was introduced due to commercial purpouses, as there was a demand for fur clothes and hence, a business opportunity connected to this product. actually, it was when the nutrias scaped, causing harm to the us ecosystems when they acquired the status of invasive species. in this case they have caused an environmental problem, but it could have affected also economic interests or even human health.