Summative quizs SSG5_SSG6

Which of the following best describes water pollution and drinking water issues in the Middle East?

• Water pollution and scarcity are major challenges for drinking water in the Middle East.

• The Middle East has abundant clean drinking water and no pollution issues.

• Water pollution is not a concern in the Middle East due to advanced technology.

• Drinking water in the Middle East is mostly sourced from natural lakes.

What two countries fight over access to the Jordan river?

• Israel and Jordan

• Egypt and Libya

• Turkey and Greece

• Iran and Iraq

This map shows where people are choosing to live in the Middle East.

• Most people live near water sources such as rivers and coasts.

• Most people live in the desert interior.

• People are evenly distributed throughout the region.

• Most people live in mountainous areas.

On a map, locate Saudi Arabia, what body of water is located West of Saudi Arabia?

• The Red Sea

• The Arabian Sea

• The Persian Gulf

• The Mediterranean Sea

Water pollution can be described as:

• The contamination of water bodies by harmful substances

• The process of water freezing into ice

• The natural evaporation of water from lakes

• The movement of water underground

Water pollution is a concern for SW Asia because it impacts the Middle East by:

• Reducing access to clean water for people and agriculture.

• Increasing the amount of rainfall in the region.

• Improving the quality of soil for farming.

• Decreasing the population of the region.

What is the name of the body of water that separates Saudi Arabia and Iran?

• The Persian Gulf

• The Red Sea

• The Arabian Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

Where do the Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow into?

• The Persian Gulf

• The Red Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Black Sea

What two rivers are central to Iraq's history and geography?

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Nile and Amazon

• Danube and Seine

• Ganges and Yangtze

Water pollution impacts irrigation by:

• Reducing crop yield and soil fertility

• Increasing water availability for crops

• Improving the quality of harvested crops

• Having no effect on irrigation