The disappearance of the Aral Sea is attributed to
A) the diversion of water for irrigation.
B) natural variations in rainfall and temperature.
C) human-induced variations in rainfall and temperature from global climate change.
D) increased runoff from the sea.
E) point-source pollution from nuclear power plants.
Answer: A
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