Formative #9 Southwest Asia's Environmental Issues

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According to the chart, which country would be MOST likely to face a water crisis? Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey

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Jordan

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Many of the largest cities in Southwest Asia are located on or near....

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Both Rivers and Coastal Regions

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According to the chart, which country would be MOST likely to export water? Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey

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Turkey

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What is the most common physical feature in the Middle East? Options: rivers, forests, deserts, savannas

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deserts

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How has Saudi Arabia and other oil wealthy nations in the Middle East addressed their water crisis? Options: importing water, removing dams on rivers, desalination, draining underground aquifers

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desalination

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Based on the statement, what would be the MOST LIKELY topic of discussion among leaders of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, and Israel regarding the Jordan River Basin?

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Reaching an agreement that guarantees fair access to the limited water supply.

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Countries that border the Persian Gulf such as Kuwait have very limited freshwater supplies. Many are forced to search for water from other sources such as...

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desalination of saltwater from the Persian Gulf

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How has the building of dams created problems for countries sharing rivers in SW Asia?

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Dams limit the water available to countries further downstream

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Why is desalination not more widely used in the Middle East?

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It is very expensive for countries to use

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Which statement is true about the status of the water supply in the Middle East? Options: The Middle East has no fresh water supplies., The Middle East has an abundant supply of fresh water., The Middle East has a very limited supply of fresh water., The Middle Eastern countries don't think freshwater supplies are important because they all rely on desalination.

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The Middle East has a very limited supply of fresh water.