Which of the following is true of current conflicts over freshwater?
A) Palestinians are limiting Israel's access to freshwater.
B) Egypt has labeled Ethiopia's construction of a dam on the Nile River,which will limit its access to water,an issue of national security.
C) There are no conflicts over freshwater in Asia because it is plentiful in that region.
D) Desalination plants have solved the problem of freshwater conflict.

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Ethiopia's construction of a dam on the Nile River has led to conflict with downstream countries such as Egypt, which relies heavily on the river for freshwater. Egypt has labeled the issue a matter of national security as it fears the dam will limit its access to water. The other choices are incorrect: A is a false statement, C is a generalization that is not true for all parts of Asia, and D is inaccurate as desalination plants are not yet widespread enough to solve all freshwater conflicts.

Which of the Following Is True of Current Conflicts Over