4. What are two main reasons for taking off part of the Dead Sea's water? a) Thousands of tourists come to the Sea to treat their diseases; the Dead Sea's water is used by local industry. b) People take water from the Jordan River for their needs; they use the Dead Sea's water for getting necessary minerals. c) Local industry uses its black mud; people take the Sea's water for agriculture and drinking. d) 90% of the Jordan waters is taken for drinking and agriculture in Israel and Jordan; thousands of tourists come to the Sea for treating.

Две основные причины, по которым уменьшается уровень воды в Мертвом море:

1. People take water from the Jordan River for their needs; they use the Dead Sea's water for getting necessary minerals. - Люди забирают воду из реки Иордан для своих нужд; они используют воду Мертвого моря для получения необходимых минералов.
2. 90% of the Jordan waters is taken for drinking and agriculture in Israel and Jordan; thousands of tourists come to the Sea for treating. - 90% воды из реки Иордан забирается для питья и сельского хозяйства в Израиле и Иордании; тысячи туристов приезжают на Мертвое море для лечения.