Which statement best describes how the Aral Sea has changed since 1960?
A)The surface area of the Aral Sea has increased by 54%.
B)The salinity levels of the Aral Sea have risen threefold.
C)The volume of the Aral Sea has increased by about 75%.
D)Fishing in the Aral Sea has drastically improved.

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Since 1960, the Aral Sea has experienced a significant decrease in water volume due to diversion of its main feeding rivers for irrigation purposes. This has led to the sea shrinking in surface area by approximately 90%. The reduction in volume has also increased the salinity levels of the sea threefold, negatively impacting the fishing industry and the overall ecosystem. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A and C are clearly incorrect, as they state an increase rather than a decrease in the size and volume of the Aral Sea, which is factually incorrect. Option D is also incorrect, as the fishing industry has been severely impacted by the shrinking and salinization of the sea, causing massive declines in fish populations.

Which Statement Best Describes How the Aral Sea Has Changed