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What body of water in Central Asia shrunk by 70 percent of the irrigation plans and divert water from the Soviet era?
The Aral Sea
Why has the Aral Sea shrunk since 1960?
In 1960, the Aral Sea was the 4th largest inland sea in the world. Since that time the sea has shrunk to a fraction of its former size, splitting into three different areas of water. Bad irrigation decisions by the Soviet Union contributed heavily to this problem by draining the two rivers which empty into the Aral to provide water for crops such as cotton.
Inland sea that borders Kazakhstan?
The Aral Sea is an inland sea that borders Kazakhstan. It was once one of the four largest lakes in the world, but due to water diversion for irrigation, it has significantly shrunk in size over the years.
Which continent is the Aral Sea located?
it is located in Asia, in Uzbekistan and Kazahkstan
Large saltwater lake between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan?
Answer:The Aral Sea
What is the major body of water in central Asia has shrunk by 70 percent due to soviet era irrigation and water diversion plans it is located between uzbekistan and kazakhstan?
The Aral sea.
The Aral Sea is located on what continent?
The Aral Sea is located in Asia.
Does the Aral sea have salt water?
Yes the Aral sea has salt water
Is the Aral Sea a sea or a lake?
The Aral Sea is technically a lake, as it is an inland body of water that is not connected to the world's oceans. Historically, it was one of the largest lakes in the world, but it has drastically shrunk due to irrigation projects and water diversion from the rivers that fed it. As a result, much of the lakebed is now exposed, leading to significant ecological and economic consequences for the surrounding regions.
What sea is located between Black Sea and Aral Sea?
The Caspian Sea lies between the Aral Sea and the Black Sea.
What is left of the Aral Sea is located to the east of the Caspian Sea in Turkestan?
The Aral Sea, once one of the world's largest inland bodies of water, has significantly shrunk due to extensive irrigation projects and water diversion from its feeder rivers, the Amu Darya and Syr Darya. What remains of the sea is primarily located in Kazakhstan, with the northern part called the North Aral Sea experiencing some recovery due to conservation efforts. The ecological disaster has led to severe environmental and health issues in the region, affecting local communities and ecosystems. Today, the Aral Sea serves as a stark reminder of the impacts of human activity on the environment.
Where does the water in the Aral Sea originate?
A map of the Aral Sea drainage basin is at the link
