Environmental Issues of Southwest Asia DT #3 Re-Performance

SS7G6(a) Building dams, a dry climate, and few rivers in the region contribute to ____________.

• Overpopulation

• Water Pollution

• unequal access to water 

• Drought conditions

SS7G6(a) The process of removing salt from sea water to leave fresh water is called ___________________.

• nitration

• water refining

• descaling

• desalination

SS7G6(a)What is 85% of water in the Middle East used for?

• Household uses like drinking water and bathing

• Heavy irrigation to benefit agriculture

• Religious uses like holy water for Catholic church services

• Heavy water nuclear reactors

SS7G6(a)Limited supply for irrigating crops, a reduction in food production, and unsafe drinking water are the effects of ____________.

• Water pollution in the Middle East

• Economic scarcity

• water stress

• Air pollution

SSG7(a)In addition to providing water for human and industrial purposes, rivers are also an important source of __________.

• gold.

• silt.

• salt.

• food.