Syria's Environmental Crisis and Political Turmoil

Syria faces severe environmental issues like deforestation, desertification, and water pollution, worsened by prolonged droughts and the Assad regime's policies. The regime's coercive tactics contributed to the 2011 Arab Spring, escalating into a civil war that further damaged Syria's environment and infrastructure. Efforts to address these issues through a Sustainable Development Plan have largely failed due to ongoing conflict.

What are some of the major environmental challenges faced by Syria?

• Deforestation and overgrazing

• Air pollution and noise pollution

• Melting glaciers

• Nuclear waste disposal

Which environmental issue was NOT mentioned as a problem in Syria?

• Soil erosion

• Desertification

• Water pollution

• Air quality improvement

How did the Assad regime contribute to the prolonged droughts in Syria?

• By implementing effective water conservation policies

• By promoting renewable energy sources

• By increasing agricultural subsidies

• By maintaining the same policies without change

What was one of the outcomes of the 2011 Arab Spring in Syria?

• A decrease in population

• A peaceful transition of power

• An economic boom

• A full-blown civil war

Which of the following was a consequence of the civil war in Syria?

• Reduction in military spending

• Damage to oil production and infrastructure

• Increased foreign investment

• Improved infrastructure

What was the purpose of Syria's participation in the United Nations Conference?

• To establish a new government

• To promote nuclear disarmament

• To create a Sustainable Development Plan

• To negotiate trade agreements

What was the outcome of the Sustainable Development Plan discussed at the General Assembly?

• It was postponed indefinitely

• It was a complete success

• It failed due to land degradation and development erosion

• It led to immediate environmental recovery