_____ the drought in Southwest China, millions of people had to carry water from faraway places.

A. Due to   B. In case of  C. Apart from   D. In spite of  

_____ the drought in Southwest China, millions of people had to carry water from faraway places.

1. A.
   Due to
2. B.
   In case of
3. C.
   Apart from
4. D.
   In spite of

_____ the drought in Southwest China, millions of people had to carry water from faraway places.

 ________ the drought in Southwest China, millions of people had to carry water from  faraway places.

A. Apart from               B. In case of          C. Due to              D. In spite of