Desalination is important to both dubai and the united arab emirates because the process has a. significantly reduced energy demands b. provided the majority of freshwater resources c. significantly reduced pressure on natural resources d. provided tremendous economic benefits at low costs

The correct answer to your question is B Hope this helps need reasoning reply. 

B. provided the majority of freshwater resources

Explanation:

Desalination is a process that takes way the mineral components from saline water that refers to the removal of salts and they remove the heat content from water and hence, making it fit for the human consumption and hence the water can be used as various inputs.  As only 1% of the world population uses water resources that are declined from the ocean sans this technology is still in development and needs me to develop but can be boon to Saudi Arabia states that face acute water shortages.

Answer erosion,oil spills,pollution,tourism,urban development;

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