AnswersHVA 26-27 IM Contemporary World Problems AEnvironmental Issues in the Middle East

Environmental Issues in the Middle East Answers

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What is the biggest cause of Yemen’s disappearing water supply?

A
the building of dams
B
irrigation
C
oil spills
D
urban construction
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The city of Dubai is experiencing all of the following environmental issues except __________.

A
coastal damage caused by construction
B
reduced water sources due to irrigation
C
a lack of freshwater resources to support its population
D
the dumping of sewage into water resources
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What is currently the most important environmental issue in Yemen?

A
City construction is destroying coastal lands.
B
Major oil spills have damaged land and habitats.
C
The forests are being cut down, causing soil erosion.
D
The water supply is quickly running out.
5

The Middle East is experiencing coastal degradation because __________ along the coasts.

A
oil companies are drilling
B
military conflicts are taking place
C
people are moving to cities
D
farmers are raising crops
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Marine habitats are located __________.

A
along coasts
B
in deserts
C
in forests
D
by fertile land
8

The two energy sources that cause the most air pollution in the Middle East are __________.

A
coal and gas
B
nuclear power and oil
C
coal and nuclear power
D
gas and oil
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What is the main problem the Ataturk Dam in Turkey is causing?

A
Millions of birds’ habitats are being destroyed.
B
The people that live downriver are getting less water.
C
Many important historical sites are being ruined.
D
The region is turning from a wetland into a desert.

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