SWANA Review

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What does SWANA stand for?

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Southwest Asia North Africa

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What does North Africa have in common with Southwest Asia? Options: Religion is Islam, Arab Decent, People speak Arabic, All of the above

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All of the above

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What is the importance of the Persian Gulf?

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Much of the world's oil ships are from here. Many pipelines end here and then oil is loaded on tankers.

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What is desalination?

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Taking salt out of sea water to make it more useable.

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What is irrigation?

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A giant sprinkler system that allows people to grow food in the desert.

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Where is the population distribution in SWANA mainly?

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Most people live near sources of fresh water such as rivers.

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What is a nomad?

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People who wander from place to place with their livestock.

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What is the main natural resource in this area?

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Oil

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What is the main religion in SWANA?

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Islam

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What is the holy city that Muslims should try to go to if they can afford it once in their life?

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Mecca