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WorksheetsMiddle East: Oil and Water Quiz
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
The Per-capita availability of safe drinking water in the region we are studying (SW Middle East) is
the best of any region
the worst of any region
about the same as most regions
Which one of these is NOT a reason for water scarcity in the Middle east?
Water Pollution
Lack of Rain
The Actions of Other Countries (War, Dams, etc)
Equal distribution of wealth amongst the countries we have studied
very little
allocation
irrigation
scarce
standard of living
What are causes of water pollution in the Middle East? Check all that are correct.
human waste
agricultural runoff
industrial waste
garbage
_________ are the most common physical feature here and make up 66% of the area.
Mountains
Deserts
Plateaus
Grasslands
Why is life harder in the desert?
The colder climate is harder for farming
Easier access to water
Travel is harder through water
Extremely hot and arid climate
What is desalination?
Making water drinkable
Reusing sewage
Removing salt from water
Droughts in the Middle East
What makes water "scarce" in the Middle East?
There isn't enough to sustain the population
Limited rainfall due to droughts
Most water is unsafe to drink
All of the above
Large resource of the Middle East economy:
oil
wood
Define Judaism.
based on teachings of Jesus Christ
belief in many gods
oldest of the monotheistic religions; followers are called Jews
newest of the monotheistic religions
This city is considered holy for many religions.
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Bombay, India
Jerusalem, Israel
Tokyo, Japan
What word means to believe in many gods?
Polytheism
Monotheism
Atheism
Buddhism
Which of the following is the most sacred text of Judaism?
The Quran
The Torah
The King James Bible
The New Testament
The majority of people in the Middle East speak which language?
English
French
Arabic
Hebrew
Country at #2
Syria
Israel
Jordan
Egypt
