Question

the pie chart below shows the costs for desalination. costs for a desalination plant 5% 4% 10% 44% 37% ■electrical energy ■fixed costs ■maintenance ■supplies ■labor why might middle eastern countries turn to desalination plants only as a last resort? plants have a lot of fixed costs during construction. plants take a lot of electricity to operate. plants need a lot of supplies and labor. plants break down a lot and are hard to maintain.

Explanation:

The pie chart shows electrical energy is the largest cost (44%) for desalination. Middle Eastern countries often rely on fossil fuels for electricity; high electrical demand for desalination increases energy costs and environmental impacts, making it a last resort. The other options do not align with the largest cost category shown.

Answer:

Plants take a lot of electricity to operate.