drought – n. a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain

resource – n. something that a country has and can use to increase its wealth

advanced – adj. having or using new and modern methods

extensive – adj. large in size or amount; very full or complete

arid – adj. very dry; having very little rain or water

unit – n. a single thing, person or group that is a part of something larger

transmission – n. movement

key – adj. important to

desalination – n. the process of removing salt from (something, such as water)

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