MENA Water Wars

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How many countries does the Nile River directly impact?

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11 countries

Front

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project has caused controversy mainly because:

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Egypt fears it will reduce their water supply

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Which country currently relies most heavily on the Nile River for its water needs?

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Egypt

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The relationship between precipitation and population in Africa shows:

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Higher population tends to follow rainfall patterns

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam was primarily being built for: Tourism purposes, Hydroelectric power generation, Water storage, Flood control

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Hydroelectric power generation

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A potential solution to prevent water conflicts could be: Military intervention, Complete dam removal, Shared water management agreements, Giving one country total control

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Shared water management agreements

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Which factor most affects water availability in the Nile basin?

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Climate change

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The concept of water rights in international rivers is based on: Military strength of nations, Historical usage rights, Population size of countries, Geographic location of the source

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Historical usage rights