6.5C-Middle East Modifications (Irrigation)

People in the Middle East use irrigation to modify their physical environment by:

• diverting water from rivers to dry areas

• building skyscrapers

• planting trees in deserts

• constructing roads

Aquifer: An underground layer of rock or sand that holds ________.

• water

• oil

• sand

• gravel

Canal: A man-made waterway used to transport water for ________, drinking, or navigation.

• irrigation

• recreation

• fishing

• mining

Dam: A large barrier built across a river to store and control ________ flow.

• water

• air

• sand

• electricity

Desalination: The process of removing ________ from seawater to make it drinkable.

• salt

• sugar

• sand

• minerals

Drip Irrigation: A farming method that delivers water directly to plant ________ to save water.

• roots

• leaves

• stems

• flowers

Irrigation: The process of bringing water to crops using pipes, canals, or ________.

• sprinklers

• buckets

• trucks

• hoses

Qanat: An ancient underground tunnel system used to bring water from aquifers to farms and ________.

• villages

• deserts

• mountains

• cities

Reservoir: A large stored body of water, often created by a ________.

• dam

• river

• lake

• pond

Water Scarcity: A situation where there is not enough fresh water available for people's ________.

• needs

• wants

• luxuries

• entertainment