Middle East Environmental Issues

Front

__________  ____________  happens when trash, toxic waste, and sewage is spilled into rivers and other bodies of water.

Back

water pollution

Front

The Middle East has a big problem with ____________  ____________ to water. Not every country has the same opportunity to get to a water source.

Back

unequal access

Front

Which country is the MOST water scarce country in the Middle East? Options: Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey

Back

Jordan

Front

This country is mostly desert and has no rivers.

Back

Saudi Arabia

Front

__________________ means there is not enough of something people need.

Back

scarcity

Front

__________  ____________ is the water found trapped in layers of rock for thousands of years.

Back

fossil water

Front

The bad smoke from cars and factories causes ____________  ____________.

Back

air pollution

Front

___________________ is the process of removing salt from the sea.

Back

desalination

Front

_______________________ is to replace, refill, or build up again.

Back

replenish

Front

Water found just underneath the Earth’s surface is called ___________________. It is used for wells and springs.

Back

groundwater