Predicting the Future: Resources in the Middle East

Question 1

The map shows dams on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. If Turkey were to build twenty more dams on these rivers, how would this most likely affect Syria and Iraq?

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C: They would be angry because such development would severely limit their only access to freshwater in the region.

Question 2

When it comes to water, most countries in the Middle East are

Question 3

The chart below shows water use in the Middle East. Based on the chart, which describes the most important role that desalination plants play?

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C: helping to produce food

Question 4

Desalination plants are unnecessary in Egypt and Turkey because an adequate amount of

Question 5

Which best describes the pros and cons for Middle Eastern countries that restrict nonagricultural water use?

Question 6

A major source of conflict in the Middle East is a scarcity of

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A: water.

Question 7

A water settlement between Jordan and Israel is difficult to achieve because both countries rely heavily on the

Question 8

The United Arab Emirates was able to use over 600 billion gallons of water in 2004 by building

Question 9

The map below shows the geography of the Middle East. What conclusion can be drawn about the water supply in the Middle East?

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B: Water is scarce because there are few lakes and rivers and many mountain ranges block rain from moving inland.

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