AKS 42: Environmental Issues in Southwest Asia

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Turkey building dams on the Euphrates to protect their water supply had what effect on Iraq?

Back

Reduced the amount of water flowing downstream to Iraq

Front

How has water in Southwest Asia become a regional issue?

Back

Water pollution and shortages have made water a scarce resource.

Front

What is true about the fresh water supply in Southwest Asia?

Back

Many conflicts in the region are about access to fresh water

Front

Which of the following best describes the overall climate found in Southwest Asia? Hot and dry climate, Tropical and humid climate, Seasonal climate, Cold and dry climate

Back

Hot and dry climate

Front

Most people in Southwest Asia live on or near what?

Back

Water sources

Front

Why does Turkey have a "water advantage"?

Back

Turkey has access to multiple water sources

Front

What was the Southeastern Anatolia Project?

Back

A project used to build dams along rivers in Turkey.

Front

What is causing conflict between Turkey, Syria and Iraq?

Back

They are in disagreement over access to water sources

Front

In Iraq, the water from the Euphrates and Tigris rivers is reduced by what due to dams in Turkey?

Back

80%

Front

What is the issue between Israel, Jordan and Syria?

Back

They are in conflict over rights to the Jordan River.