Water Scarcity Challenges in the Middle East

The video discusses the significance of World Water Day, focusing on water scarcity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It highlights the severe water stress faced by countries like Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Turkey, and Yemen, and the disproportionate impact on women and children. The discussion includes government responses, regional cooperation, and the challenges posed by conflict. The video also explores solutions like desalination, better resource management, and developing drought-resistant crops.

What is the significance of World Water Day in the Middle East?

• It highlights the issue of water scarcity.

• It marks the beginning of the rainy season.

• It celebrates the abundance of water resources.

• It is a day for water sports events.

Which of the following countries is NOT mentioned as one of the most water-stressed in the Middle East?

• Lebanon

• Syria

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey

What percentage of children in the MENA region live in areas of high or extremely high water stress?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

How does water scarcity affect the GDP of regional countries according to the World Bank?

• It has no effect on GDP.

• It doubles the GDP over 30 years.

• It decreases GDP by 14% over 30 years.

• It increases GDP by 14% over 30 years.

What is the main challenge for governments in the MENA region regarding water scarcity?

• Importing water from other regions

• Finding new water sources

• Managing existing resources better

• Building more dams

How does conflict affect efforts to solve water scarcity in the Middle East?

• It hampers cooperation and complicates matters.

• It has no impact on water scarcity efforts.

• It leads to more water being available.

• It encourages cooperation among countries.

Which countries are mentioned as having current strains over water issues?

• Jordan and Israel with Palestine

• Iraq and Iran with Saudi Arabia

• Lebanon and Syria with Turkey

• Egypt and Sudan with Ethiopia

What is Israel's contribution to solving water scarcity in the region?

• Building large dams

• Creating desalination technology

• Developing new water sports

• Importing water from Europe

What is one of the problems associated with desalination?

• It is too cheap to implement.

• It has no environmental impact.

• It comes with its own set of problems.

• It is the only solution to water scarcity.

What should be considered alongside desalination to address water scarcity?

• Building more swimming pools

• Better use of existing resources

• Reducing water consumption to zero

• Increasing water sports activities