Water Issues (SS7G6)

What Middle Eastern country does NOT claim ownership over the Jordan River?

• Jordan
• Afghanistan
• Israel
• Syria

Where are most crops grown in the Middle East?

• Near freshwater sources
• On the coasts
• In the desert
• In wastelands

What are the two major waterways in the Middle East?

• The Suez Canal and the Persian Gulf
• The Suez Canal and the Strait of Hormuz
• The Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf
• The Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea

Which of the following is NOT a cause of the Middle Eastern water crisis?

• Drought conditions
• Humid climate
• Dry land
• Population growth

Which of the following is NOT a possible solution of the water crisis?

• Desalination
• Treated wastewater
• Conservation
• Irrigation

Why is desalination difficult to achieve?

• It's expensive
• It's impossible
• It doesn't work
• It isn't fun

Which of the following waterways is man-made?

• Persian Gulf
• Strait of Hormuz
• Suez Canal
• Arabian Sea

Bedouins use as little as 4-5 liters of water per day (one of the lowest levels of water in the world). Which solution to the water crisis is this an example of?

• Desalination
• Cloud Seeding
• Treated Wastewater
• Conservation

Is the following statement true or false?
Farms in Jordan use 80% of the nation's water.

• True
• False

Why is having a freshwater source important in the Middle East?

• Drinking water and Bath water
• Drinking water and Irrigation
• Irrigation and Cooking water
• Bath water and Cooking water