1. the middle east has 1% of the world's fresh water supply, and it is shared by 5% of the world's population.
2. all major rivers in the middle east cross at least one national border.
3. by the year 2025 middle eastern nations will require more than double the fresh water naturally available to them.

in light of the given facts, it is most likely that
a) middle eastern countries will be forced to import fresh water from other nations.
b) the arab nations of the middle east will form an alliance to force control of water from israel.
c) unequal access to water will surpass access to oil as the major source of conflict in the region.
d) middle eastern nations will be forced by the united nations to cooperate and find solutions to water access issues.