The __________ Sea was once one of the world's largest lakes until it was decimated by the diversion of its water sources to irrigate crops.
A)Caspian
B)Black
C)Aral
D)Arctic

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The Aral Sea was one of the world's largest lakes until the diversion of its two primary sources of water, the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers, for irrigation purposes in the mid-20th century led to its significant shrinkage and increased salt concentration. The Caspian Sea is still one of the largest lakes in the world and has not been impacted in the same way. The Black and Arctic Seas have not been noted for the diversion of water sources leading to significant changes in their size or ecology.

The __________ Sea Was Once One of the World's Largest