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Middle East Natural Resources And Environmental Issues
Test Description: Southwest asia review middle east review
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1) The major rivers in southwest Asia have become political issues because...
A
Everyone needs to be able to share the water and there is only a limited supply
B
Deserts prevent the rivers from being large enough to be useful
C
Farmers have not been able to find ways to use water for irrigation
D
They can be used only for trade and travel
2) What is the best way to get around in the desert?
A
4 wheeler
B
Camel
C
Jeep
D
Helicopter
3) What is a major job occupation in the Middle East?
A
Camel renting
B
Farming
C
Fishing
D
Oil jobs
4) Many of the largest cities in southwest Asia are located on or near...
A
Large grasslands
B
Mountain ranges
C
Deserts
D
Major rivers
5) Why does OPEC play a powerful role in the world?
A
OPEC controls the oil in the world market
B
OPEC is a part of the United Nations
C
OPEC is ultimately owned by the United States
D
OPEC builds dams along shared rivers
6) How has the discovery of oil in some southwestern asian countries affected their development?
A
Having oil has made very little difference in the middle east
B
Those with oil need less water than those without oil
C
Those countries with oil reserves are much richer than those countries that have not found oil
D
The discovery of oil has meant no other industry can develop in the region
7) Why arn't desalination and drip irrigation used more in southwest Asia?
A
Most countries do not know about these technologies
B
Drip irrigation is not very effective in hot, dry climate
C
These technologies are very expensive for the countries to use
D
Few countries in southwest Asia have access to seawater
8) How has the use of chemical fertilizers affected water supplies in the middle east?
A
Enormous amounts of water must be used to produce chemical fertilizers
B
Water supplies have been contaminated by chemical runoffs from the field
C
Chemical fertilizers have very little effect on local water supplies
D
Use of chemical fertilizers means crops must constantly be watered
9) What is one problem chemical fertilizers cause farmers?
A
Few countries have access to fertilizer factories
B
Fertilizers are too expensive for everyday use
C
Chemical fertilizers have led to the buildup of salt levels in the soil
D
Chemical fertilizers make farm animal sick
10) How has the building of dams created problems for countries sharing rivers in southwest Asia?
A
Countries in southwest Asia are restricted from building dams
B
Few countries have the technology needed to build dams
C
Dams limit the water available to countries further downstream
D
Dams are too expensive
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