Geography- Phys Geography of the Middle East

What is desalination? In a short paragraph, describe the benefits of desalination as a resolution to water crises in the Middle East. What are the drawbacks of this system?

Desalination is the process of removing salt as well as other minerals from salt water. Most forms of desalination are energy-intensive. Desalination has the potential to increase fossil fuel dependence, increase greenhouse gas emissions, and exacerbate climate change if renewable energy sources are not used for freshwater production. Desalination surface water intakes are a huge threat to marine life. COPY AND PASTE, JUST DON'T LEAVE IT BLANK I HOPE THIS HELPED :)

Imagine you're a farmer in the Middle East. What are some natural dangers or natural disasters you would expect to face? In a short paragraph, describe two of these disasters and explain what you would do to prepare for them.

Dust storms arise when a gust front or other strong wind blows loose sand and dirt from a dry surface. One way to prevent dust storms by changing farming practices, like reducing tillage frequency to lower disruption of the soil, planting cover crops, and planting rows, to reduce the impact of wind forces as they move in. COPY AND PASTE, JUST DON'T LEAVE IT BLANK

The Tigris and Euphrates rivers supported an ancient hearth of civilization, Mesopotamia. Explain why Mesopotamia became a great place for a civilization to grow. What factors encouraged humans to settle and thrive in this part of the world?

Mesopotamia is the ideal place to settle and thrive. It has fertile lands were people can farm, it has unlimited water source from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers that can help irrigate their farms and serve their basic needs. People can also find places to let their animals roam and feed from the land. Natural resources are abundant and there is food and shelter for everyone. Thus, an ancient civilization grew from Mesopotamia. COPY AND PASTE, JUST DON'T LEAVE IT BLANK

Describe the unique features of the Dead Sea. Where is this lake located? How is it changing?

The dead sea is located at the mouth of the Jordan river. It borders Israel, Jordan, and the West bank. It's the lowest point on Earth and one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world, if not the saltiest. It is uninhabitable for fish and other marine animals. A lot of minerals are extracted from it, because there is no outlet- its mineral content just continues to grow. COPY AND PASTE, JUST DON'T LEAVE IT BLANK

Water usage is a continuing issue in the Middle East. Whether searching for new sources for growing cities or for thirsty crops, Middle Eastern governments are on a difficult hunt to find enough water to meet everyone's needs. If you were a leader, what are two steps you would take to encourage your citizens to use less water in their daily lives?

Two steps that could be taken to reduce water usage and promote conservation are: 1. Provide incentives to households or companies who have reduced their water usage over time. 2. Reducing the cost of water conservation and recycling technologies. Reducing the cost of conservation technologies ensures access to a wider section of the population. COPY AND PASTE, JUST DON'T LEAVE IT BLANK

Describe two environmental challenges that the Middle East is facing today. How are these challenges being addressed?

War and poverty. Countries fighting with eachother (Syria and Israel) for victory and then the poverty that is caused by war affect mortality rates. Many countries now are stepping in and supporting the countries dealing with these problems. COPY AND PASTE, JUST DON'T LEAVE IT BLANK

At 1,312 feet below sea level, the __________ is the lowest point on the Earth's surface. A. Dead Sea B. Rub al-Khali C. Dasht-e Kavir D. Red Sea

a- dead sea

Located between Jordan and Israel, __________ is an arid region and a site of territorial conflict. A. the Gaza Strip B. the West Bank C. Anatolia D. Mesopotamia

b- the west bank

The process of __________ allows Middle Eastern countries to extract salt from seawater. A. subsistence agriculture B. aquifer use C. desalination D. petroleum refining

c- desalination

Which of the following issues is not a potential hazard to agriculture in the Middle East? A. contaminated water sources B. locust swarms C. desalination programs D. droughts

c- desalination programs

The __________ and the Euphrates provide fertile soil and water for irrigation in Iraq. A. Jordan B. Bab al-Mandab C. Tigris D. Wadi

c- tigris

During a __________, winds from the northwest sweep toward the Persian Gulf, often causing major sandstorms. A. wadi B. kavir C. bab D. shamal

d- shamal