Dead SeaLyrics: The Dead Sea is in dangerDead Sea, the saltiest body of the earth and the wonderful natural treasures , becoming smaller and smaller due to the decisions of people to use a portion of its waters . The Dead Sea is located at the lowest point of land, almost 400 meters below sea level . It is 50 kilometers long . Only 40 years ago it stretched 80 kilometers in length . One of the main reasons for the reduction of the sea — the lack of water. 90% of the waters that flow from the Jordan River, which is traditionally one of the Dead Sea, taken for drinking and agriculture in Israel and Jordan . In addition, the local industry adds to the problems of the Dead Sea. They use water to obtain the necessary minerals. This is — a real disaster for the Sea. Now, hundreds of thousands of tourists come to the Dead Sea every year. Its water is so salty that people can comfortably read a newspaper lying on his back on the water. Water contains a lot of sulfur , and thick black mud , which is found on the beach of the sea, is very useful for people with black mud , but they do not think about the problems of the Dead Sea.It can be saved — but time is running out .questions: 4 . What is the two main reasons to remove some of the water of the Dead Sea? 1) Thousands of tourists come to the sea , to treat their disease , the Dead Sea water is used by local industries .2) People take water from the Jordan River to them into account , they use water from the Dead Sea to obtain the necessary minerals.3) Local industry uses its black mud , people take water Sea for farming and drinking.4) 90% of the Jordanian water drawn for drinking and agriculture in Israel and Jordan , and thousands of tourists come to the Sea for consideration.5 . What does it mean the end of the text with the words: It may be saved — but time is running out? Explain your answer .
