Analyze the image below and answer the questions that follow. Image courtesy of the United Nations Environmental Programme

According to the map above, which of the following statements best describes water scarcity in the Middle East?

A. Water scarcity is not an issue for people in the Middle East.
B. Water scarcity is a bigger problem for people in the Middle East than for people who live in Africa.
C. Water scarcity in the Middle East is caused by climatic issues.
D. Water scarcity in the Middle East is caused by a lack of funding for water treatment plants, wells, and other water services.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D