What occurred as a result of diverting water from the Aral Sea?
A) The Aral Sea gained 83% more water.
B) The surface area of the Aral Sea increased by 58%.
C) The salinity of the Aral Sea tripled.
D) Fishing in the Aral Sea improved.

Question

What occurred as a result of diverting water from the Aral Sea? 
A) The Aral Sea gained 83% more water. 
B) The surface area of the Aral Sea increased by 58%. 
C) The salinity of the Aral Sea tripled. 
D) Fishing in the Aral Sea improved.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Diverting water from the Aral Sea caused its water level to drop significantly, leading to an increase in its salinity. As a result, the fish populations declined, and the remaining fish became too salty to eat. The salinity of the Aral Sea reportedly tripled between 1960 and 2000. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A and B are incorrect because they state the opposite of what happened, and option D is incorrect because fishing in the Aral Sea declined rather than improved.

What Occurred as a Result of Diverting Water from the Aral