Question

Which of the following statements best describe why the Dead Sea's water levels are decreasing?

The Dead Sea is the final destination for the water of the Jordan River; there is no outlet.
High levels of salt make the Dead Sea a poor environment for aquatic life.
More water is being siphoned off the Jordan River for agriculture.
The extraction of numerous minerals has left the sea at risk of shrinking.

Answer 1

Should be C.

Step-by-step explanation:

I took some notes about it and it said the exact thing.

Answer 2

Sorry for being late but the answer would be C: More water is being siphoned off the Jordan River for agriculture.

Explanation:

The Jordan River flows into the Dead Sea, 200 miles long. Although it is true that minerals are extracted from the Dead Sea, it is not a factor to water shortage. More water has been used from the Jordan River to irrigate and for agriculture, thus less water reaches the Dead Sea. Hope this helps :)