Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
As a result, drinkable water has become a region of conflict that could eventually lead to greater hostilities between nations.
A)region
B)source
C)place
D)course

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The best choice is "source"
"Region" refers to a part or section and does not fit within the context of the sentence. "Place" and "conflict" are also inappropriate. "Source" can mean "origin" or "cause," which does help convey the sentence's meaning because drinkable water is the "cause" of conflict.

Choose the Answer Which Best Rewords the Italicized Portion