In Sana'a, Yemen, farming of the qat plant has caused farmers to __________.

Qat requires frequent irrigation, so growing it uses large amounts of water in an already water-scarce region. This farming has contributed to the depletion of Sana'a’s groundwater and pressure on the city’s water supply. Therefore, the best answer is A, overuse the city's water supply.

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