The highest per-person use of water in the world is in the oil-rich country of Dubai in the Middle East. Which of the following is the strongest argument for
regulating citizens' use of water in Dubai?
A. Dams are needed to control the flow of rivers for hydropower and
to prevent flooding
B. New farming techniques to feed a growing population put
increasing pressure on the water supply.
C. Heavy water use pollutes the air because fossil fuels are burned to
remove salt from seawater.
D. Water pollution for household and industrial uses harms the
traditional fishing industry.