What is desalination? In a short paragraph, describe the benefits of desalination as a resolution to water crises in the Middle East. What are the drawbacks of this system?

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Desalination is the process of removing salt and other minerals from water supplies. Most commonly, desalination is used to remove salt from seawater. Desalination may help Middle Eastern countries find a reliable source of seawater while avoiding the overuse of aquifers and other water resources. Desalination remains an expensive process that is unaffordable for some countries. Likewise, desalination is still a developing process; not all desalination is reliable.