Water Scarcity in the Middle East

What percentage of the Middle East's water is used for agricultural use?

• Less than 4%

• 70-85%

• 50-60%

• More than 90%

Which of the following is not listed as a cause of water scarcity in the Middle East?

• Climate change

• Overpopulation

• Wasteful agricultural policies

• Excessive rainfall

What is a major consequence of water scarcity mentioned in the text?

• Increased leisure activities

• Improved economic development

• Health problems due to drinking unsafe water

• Enhanced biodiversity

According to the text, what do researchers believe will be a cause of future wars in the Middle East?

• Oil disputes

• Territorial conflicts

• Water scarcity

• Political ideologies

What is one of the solutions mentioned in the text that countries are turning to in response to water scarcity?

• Decreasing population growth

• Increasing import of water

• Desalination and reuse of wastewater

• Expanding urban areas

What region in the world has the most water scarcity?

• South America

• Middle East

• Southeast Asia

• Central Africa

Most researchers believe that more wars in the future will be fought over what?

• Oil

• Land

• Water

• Technology

How much water does the Middle East use for agriculture?

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

How much of the Earth’s water is salt free or freshwater?

• 1%

• 2.5%

• 3%

• 97%

What are aquifers?

• Water filtration systems

• Bodies of water on the surface

• Underground layers of water-bearing rock

• Artificial water reservoirs