SW Asia Vocabulary 2 Quizs

ration

• A fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during time of shortage

• An unlimited supply of goods available to everyone

• A type of currency used during economic crises

• A method of distributing food equally among the population

scarcity

• Not enough available to meet the population's needs

• An abundance of resources available for everyone

• A situation where resources are evenly distributed

• A temporary shortage of goods

diminished

• Less or gone

• Increased or more

• Maintained or stable

• Slightly reduced

fertilizer

• A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its productiveness.

• A type of pesticide used to kill harmful insects.

• A method of planting crops in rows to maximize space.

• A process of removing weeds from agricultural land.

Aquifers

• Underground layer of rock and sand that contains water

• Surface water bodies like lakes and rivers

• Artificial reservoirs for storing water

• Atmospheric moisture in the air

pipeline

• A structure used to transport oil, water, etc., over long routes

• A type of software for data processing

• A method for organizing tasks in project management

• A device for measuring fluid pressure

Bedouins

• Nomadic people

• Urban dwellers

• Farmers

• Merchants

intrusive

• Unwanted

• Helpful

• Necessary

• Desirable