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Why is water pollution of great concern in Southwest Asia?

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because clean drinking water is scarce in the region

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Which of these has the GREATEST effect on population distribution in the Middle East? Options: the location of rivers, the presence of gold, the quality of farmland, the abundance of forests

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the location of rivers

Front

In what country does the Euphrates River join the Tigris River?

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Iraq

Front

Why is the unequal distribution of water more of a concern in Southwest Asia than it is in some other regions of the world, such as North America?

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Southwest Asia has less than one percent of the world's freshwater resources.

Front

Which letter identifies Saudi Arabia?

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a

Front

What is the process of removing salt from ocean water called?

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desalination

Front

What is the main consumer of water in Southwest Asia? Options: Humans, Livestock, Industries, Agriculture

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Agriculture

Front

Which river is the key water source for Israel and Jordan?

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Jordan River

Front

This small territory has been a source of dispute between Israel and its neighbors for many years:

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Gaza Strip

Front

What are the three prominent religions in the Middle East?

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Judaism, Islam, Christianity