Environmental Issues, Ethnic, and Population Distribution Study

The leading cause of river pollution in the Middle East.

• poor sanitation

• industrial waste

• agricultural runoff

• coal emmissions

These two SW Asian nations are in conflict over the building of dams on the Euphrates River?​ (a)  

• Turkey and Iraq
• Turkey and Saudi Arabia
• Saudi Arabia and Iran
• Iraq and Iran

What was the result when Turkish government began the Southeastern Anatolia Project and built numerous dams on the Euphrates River?

• Improved standard of living for Turkey, it caused pollution and made water unsafe.

• High levels of pollution in water.

• While it improved the standard of living in Turkey, it significantly reduced the amount of freshwater available in Syria.

Why did the construction of Ataturk Dam on the Euphrates River in Turkey cause conflict in SW Asia?​ (a)  

• The dam limited water supply in other countries
• Stopped shipping and trade on the river
• The dam caused flooding in other countries

Why does Turkey have an advantage in providing water its people's needs compared to other countries in the region? ​ ​ (a)  

• Two primary sources the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers
• Turkey is not dependent on commercial agricultlure
• Black Sea is the largest source of water in Turkey

Which nation has NOT had their water security threatened by supply interruptions from the Tigris Euphrates Basin?

• Turkey

• Syria

• Israel

• Iraq

Which country in SW Asia has the MOST secure and reliable access to water?​ (a)  

• Turkey
• Kuwait
• Iraq
• Israel

If trends continue in the Middle East, what will be the MOST valuable commodity in the area in 2040?

• water

• salt

• oil

• gold

Why is water pollution a concern in the Middle East?

• Because the economy is dependent on exporting water

• Because it reduces the amount of electricity generated by hydropower

• Because clean drinking water is scarce in the region

How has desalination technology affected humans?

• Provided an opportunity to expand trade in remote areas.

• The potential to reduce water shortages in arid regions.

• The potential to make travel easier for the people in some regions.