#MISSING_WORD-1018Select Missing WordCore & AcademicEasy

Question 19

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Listen to the recording: As freshwater scarcity becomes a pressing global concern, desalination technology is increasingly viewed as a vital solution for arid coastal regions. By removing salt from seawater, nations can secure a reliable water supply independent of rainfall. However, the process is not without environmental costs. It produces a highly concentrated brine byproduct, which, if released directly back into the ocean, can severely damage local ...
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