Read this excerpt from the text. You can infer from this excerpt that desalination plants
A follow the same steps as treatment plants that take in freshwater from reservoirs.
B can help solve the need for drinking water in places where freshwater is in short supply.
C are unable to produce healthier drinking water than treatment plants for freshwater.
D do not kill bacteria and microbes that can make people sick.
The correct answer is B: can help solve the need for drinking water in places where freshwater is in short supply.
Explanation: Desalination plants are designed to convert seawater into freshwater, making them a crucial resource in areas with limited access to natural freshwater sources. This process addresses the scarcity of drinking water in regions where freshwater is not readily available. Options A, C, and D either misrepresent how desalination works or make inaccuracies about its effectiveness.