9/16 Warm-Up

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What gives Turkey an advantage in providing water for its people's needs compared to other countries in the region? Options: The Black Sea, the largest source of freshwater in the region, is located off of Turkey's northern coast. The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, two of the primary sources of freshwater in the region, originate in Turkey. Turkey's population is less dependent on commercial agriculture than other countries in the region. Turkey's economy is less dependent on hydroelectricity than other countries in the region.

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The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, two of the primary sources of freshwater in the region, originate in Turkey.

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Why is water pollution of great concern in Southwest Asia?

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because clean drinking water is scarce in the region

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How has the Atatürk Dam most likely affected other countries?

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The damming of the river created water shortages for downstream farmers and industries that rely on the river.

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Which body of water is located directly west of Saudi Arabia?

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Red Sea

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The Jordan River forms part of the border of which of the following countries? Iraq, Iran, Israel, Turkey

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Israel