Unit 9 Visual Vocabulary

What is terrorism?

• A form of government

• The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims

• A peaceful movement

• Building schools in a community

What is the main characteristic of a dispute?

• Agreement

• Unity

• Disagreement

• Consistency

What is the purpose of irrigation in agriculture?

• To remove excess water from the fields

• To supply water to crops when rainfall is insufficient

• To reduce soil erosion

• To increase the acidity of the soil

What is the main purpose of infrastructure?

• To provide basic services to a community

• To generate profits for private companies

• To limit access to certain areas

• To control the weather

Which of the following is a characteristic of arid regions?

• Dense vegetation

• High humidity

• Low evaporation rate

• Scarce water resources

What is the process of land degradation in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas resulting from various factors, including climatic variations and human activities?

• Erosion

• Desertification

• Deforestation

• Irrigation

Which of the following is an example of oppression?

• Everyone receiving equal treatment

• Discrimination based on race

• Freedom of speech

• Inclusive policies

  
  

Which of the following characteristics is often associated with minority groups?

• Access to abundant resources

• Dominant political power

• Social and economic disadvantage

• High population representation

What is the process of desalinization?

• Conversion of saltwater to freshwater

• Conversion of freshwater to saltwater

• Conversion of wastewater to drinking water

• Conversion of rainwater to purified water

What is Sharia law?

• A system of Islamic religious beliefs

• • A type of government in the Middle East

  
  

• A legal system derived from the religious precepts of Islam

• A form of democracy practiced in Islamic countries