- The Dead Sea is very salty.
- Water levels are going down.
- Saltwater is going into the ground.
- This harms farms and trees.
- Sinkholes are also appearing.
- Farmers are losing their crops.
Difficult words
- salt — A substance that makes food taste better.salty, Saltwater
- water — A clear liquid we drink and use.
- level — The height or amount of something.levels
- harm — To cause damage or injury.harms
- sinkhole — A hole that forms in the ground.Sinkholes
- crop — Plants grown for food.crops
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Discussion questions
- How do you think this affects local communities?
- What can farmers do to protect their crops?
- Why is the salt in the Dead Sea important?
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