#RA-2730Read AloudCore & AcademicEasy
Desalination
Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds
Desalination is the answer to long term water security, but it's also expensive and energy intensive. The good news is that scientists are developing some viable solutions. The first desalination plant in Europe was built in Spain nearly a half century ago. Since then, facilities have sprung up in water stressed regions throughout Europe.
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Scored Enabling Skills
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Timing Standard
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