Abundance of Oil & Water Scarcity

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What is the process used to remove salt from seawater to make it drinkable?

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Desalination

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Which region has the highest concentration of desalination plants?

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Southwest Asia

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Have terrorist organizations increased due to the lack of a stable water supply in Southwest Asia?

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TRUE

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What is the main environmental issue in the Sahel region of Northern Africa?

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Desertification

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What is the main reason for the lack of water in Iraq for agriculture?

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All of the above

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Which countries are downstream from Turkey and have been affected by the control of water from the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

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Iraq and Syria

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What is the main challenge in implementing desalination plants in the region?

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High cost

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What problems does North Africa face in producing oil?

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Political instability and security challenges, Lack of technology and skilled workforce, Environmental concerns and water scarcity

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Why do refugees migrate to wealthy oil producing countries?

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For better employment opportunities and to escape conflict or persecution.

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What does OPEC stand for?

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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries