Water Resources in Southwest Asia

The ________________ and Euphrates Rivers are shared by Turkey, Syria and ____________.

The Jordan River is shared between

Which Middle Eastern country has very little water?

Because rainfall in SW Asia is rare and little, how do most farms get their water?

Circle all the places water can come from for irrigation.

• Aquifers

• Rain

• Rivers

• Desalination Plants

Why aren’t desalination and drip irrigation used more often in SW Asia?

In order to convert salt water into drinking water, the process of ____________ is used.

How has the use of chemical fertilizers affected water supplies in many countries in Southwest Asia?

Can you get fresh water from the sea?

• Yes, it is called irrigation.

• No, that technology does not exist.

• Yes, it is called desalination.

Many of the largest cities in Southwest Asia are located on or near

• Deserts

• Major rivers

• Large grasslands

• Mountain ranges