Unit 6 Clue 3 Econ Questions

Many countries in Southwest and Central Asia have large amounts of ________. This is one of the most important resources available in this region!

Many countries in this region have scarce, or limited, amount of ________.

Because many countries have large amounts oil to export, ...

• many countries struggle to make money from oil since there is a large supply available.

• many countries have fought wars against each other over oil.

• many oil-rich countries have struggled economically and rely on aid from other countries.

• many oil-rich countries have become very wealthy.

How has having scarce (limited) water affected countries in Southwest and Central Asia?

• Many countries trade water to use for farming and drinking.

• Many countries must import food since they cannot grow it. This increases food costs.

• Many countries export food items they grow. This is a main source of income for these countries.

• Many countries are not able to support large populations or host major sporting events.

Because water is scarce, many wealthy countries build _____________ plants. This allows them to remove salt from sea water to provide clean, usable water.

How could desalination potentially cause conflict in Southwest and Central Asia?

• Poorer countries may not get along with wealthier countries that can afford to build desalination plants.

• There is only one answer choice here... don't choose this one!

Saudi Arabia and Iraq are oil dependent, meaning they rely on oil as a major source of money in their economy. What could happen if other countries stopped using as much oil or they were placed under economic sanctions (trade restrictions) due to conflicts with other countries?

• Their economies would suffer because oil prices would increase and profits (money made from sales) would go down.

• Their economies would not be affected because they have diverse exports.

• Their economies could suffer as other countries bought less oil.

• Their economies would improve as oil prices increased and new jobs were created.

One example of economic cooperation in Southwest and Central Asia is the creation of _____ in 1960. This was created by oil-rich countries on the Persian Gulf, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Iraq.