Summative flashcards SSG5_SSG6

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What two rivers are central to Iraq's history and geography?

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Tigris and Euphrates

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Where do the Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow into?

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The Persian Gulf

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What is the name of the body of water that separates Saudi Arabia and Iran?

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The Persian Gulf

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What body of water is located West of Saudi Arabia?

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The Red Sea

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What body of water is located East of Saudi Arabia?

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The Persian Gulf

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What two countries fight over access to the Jordan river?

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Israel and Jordan

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Which of the following best describes water pollution and drinking water issues in the Middle East?

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Water pollution and scarcity are major challenges for drinking water in the Middle East.

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List the countries numbered on the map.

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Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan

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Water pollution can be described as:

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The contamination of water bodies by harmful substances

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Describe the process of desalination.

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Desalination is the process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater to make it suitable for drinking and irrigation.