Middle East Environmental Issues

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

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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.

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unequal access

Front

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

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Jordan

Front

This country is mostly desert and has no rivers.

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Saudi Arabia

Front

__________________ means there is not enough of something people need.

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scarcity

Front

___________________ is the process of removing salt from the sea.

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desalination

Front

Which of the following contribute to water scarcity and pollution? growing populations, lack of water, Increase in industry, All the above

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All the above

Front

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

Back

water pollution

Front

The process by which land becomes increasingly dry to a point of being useless.

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desertification

Front

How has the building of dams created problems for countries sharing rivers in Southwest Asia (Middle East)?

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Dams limit the water available to countries further downstream.