Question

lake urmia is in iran. one leader there warned that the lake could completely dry out within three to five years. the lake has been drying out for several reasons. there has been a decade - long drought. irrigation has also been taking water for farms. many rivers that once fed the lake are now dammed, too. recently, iranian government leaders shared a three - part plan to save lake urmia. first, they would start a cloud - seeding program. this would encourage more rainfall. second, they would lower the amount of water used by irrigation. finally, they would supply the lake with water from other places. do it! leaders hope to ________ the lake. a surround b preserve c measure d examine

Explanation:

The text mentions a three - part plan to save Lake Urmia. The word "save" is similar in meaning to "preserve", which means to protect something from harm or destruction. The other options (surround, measure, examine) do not fit the context of what the leaders are trying to do for the lake.

Answer:

B. preserve