Imagine you’re a farmer in the Middle East. What are some natural dangers or natural disasters you would expect to face? In a short paragraph, describe two of these disasters and explain what you would do to prepare for them.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: (Students’ responses will vary. Students may address dust storms and shamals and their potentially destructive effects. Students may also discuss the potential for locust swarms and their destruction of crops. Droughts may not provide enough water for agriculture, and farmers must find a reliable source of water for their crops.)