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AP Human Geography
Unit 1 – Thinking Geographically
Topic 1.5
What revolutionary action could be taken to reduce water scarcity issues in desert regions without significantly harming local ecosystems?
Construct desalination plants powered by renewable energy sources to convert seawater into freshwater.
Import icebergs from polar regions for melting into potable water, irrespective of wider climatic implications.
Drill deep wells everywhere despite potential groundwater depletion or contamination risks.
Divert major rivers across continents towards these areas, regardless of ecological consequences to riverine habitats.
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