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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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Water is scarce because there are few lakes and rivers and countries cannot ship it around the many mountains.
B
Water is scarce because there are few lakes and rivers and many mountain ranges block rain from moving inland.
C
Water is abundant because there are many rivers and lakes and few mountain ranges to block rain from moving inland.
D
Water is abundant because there are many rivers and lakes and countries have figured out a way to share it.
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Desalination plants are unnecessary in Egypt and Turkey because an adequate amount of

A
freshwater flows through their countries.
B
freshwater is shipped in from outside sources.
C
rain provides enough freshwater for residents.
D
snow provides enough freshwater for residents.
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The diagram below shows the desalination process. Which best explains what happens to water during this process?

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A
It enters the plant from the ocean, salt is removed from it, and it exits the plant in the form of freshwater.
B
It enters the plant from the ocean, salt is added to it, and it exits the plant in the form of freshwater.
C
Ocean and freshwater are mixed together, salt is added to it, and it exits the plant as salt water.
D
Ocean and freshwater are mixed together, salt is removed from it, and it exits the plant as freshwater.
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Which are negative effects of desalination plants in the Middle East? Check all that apply.producing too much water that goes unused in the regiontaking a large amount of energy to start and operatecausing conflicts between countries over development rightsreleasing dangerous chemicals into the environmentadding a high concentration of salt back into the oceantaking up too much valuable real estate along the ocean

A
producing too much water that goes unused in the region
B
taking a large amount of energy to start and operate
C
causing conflicts between countries over development rights
D
releasing dangerous chemicals into the environment
E
adding a high concentration of salt back into the ocean
F
taking up too much valuable real estate along the ocean
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The maps below show the Middle East. Which best explains how the green areas depicted in the image on the left are reflected in the population map on the right?

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Populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near deserts.
B
Populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near oceans.
C
Populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near mountains.
D
Populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near rivers.
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Which statement best explains why water is unevenly distributed in the Middle East?

A
Mountains prevent rain from reaching inland areas.
B
Countries divert water to the most populated areas.
C
Rivers and lakes are scattered throughout the region.
D
Countries with rivers and freshwater lakes hoard water.
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The United Arab Emirates was able to use over 600 billion gallons of water in 2004 by building

A
a large port system to trade oil for water.
B
a large system of irrigation pipes.
C
a large number of desalination plants.
D
a large number of dams to store water.
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Which best describes the pros and cons for Middle Eastern countries that restrict nonagricultural water use?

A
The price of water goes down, which decreases the need for people to find new ways of reusing the natural resource.
B
The price of water goes up, which increases the need for people to find new ways of reusing the natural resource.
C
The production of food goes down, which increases the need for imported goods and raises unemployment.
D
The production of food goes up, which decreases the need for imported goods and lowers unemployment.
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Which are negative consequences of restricting agricultural water use in the Middle East? Check all that apply.agricultural production dropsunemployment increasesagricultural production increasesdemand for imports go upnew water sources are found

A
agricultural production drops
B
unemployment increases
C
agricultural production increases
D
demand for imports go up
E
new water sources are found
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The pie chart below shows the costs for desalination. Why might Middle Eastern countries turn to desalination plants only as a last resort?

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Plants have a lot of fixed costs during construction.
B
Plants take a lot of electricity to operate.
C
Plants need a lot of supplies and labor.
D
Plants break down a lot and are hard to maintain.

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