Why are Iraq's Rivers Dying?

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What is the name of the segment of the combined Tigris-Euphrates that runs through Basra, Iraq?

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Shatt Al-Arab

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What is the nickname given to Basra?

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The Venice of the Middle East

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What percentage of Iraq's revenue comes from Basra?

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80%

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Which two rivers provide most of Iraq's water?

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Euphrates and Tigris

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Who controls 81% of Iraq's water?

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All of the above

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As of 2018, only ______ of the Euphrates' normal flow reaches Iraq.

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a quarter

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What is the main consequence of the dams built by Turkey and Syria?

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Reduced water flow to Iraq

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What is the impact of low water levels on the rivers?

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Saltwater intrusion and pollution

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What happened to Iraq's infrastructure during the Gulf War?

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It was destroyed.

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What was the impact of the US invasion in 2003 on Iraq's water supply?

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Water supply decreased