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| Explain the reason why there is a water crisis in the Middle East. |
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Definition
- The population is rapidly growing.
- Much of the Middle East is desert; which only receives less than 10 inches of rain per year.
- A good portion of the water is used for desert farming projects.
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| Explain solutions to the water crisis in the Middle East. |
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Definition
- Treated wastewater for crops (could contaminate them)
- Desalination projects (very expensive)
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Term
| What is the significance of the Persian Gulf? |
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Definition
| It has large oil deposits located throughout it and is a passage to the Arabian Sea. |
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| What is the significance of the Suez Canal? |
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Definition
Located in Eygpt.
It connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. It also allows ships to go faster; without it, they would have to go around Africa. |
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Term
| How did the Arabians adapt to the deserts in the Arabian Peninsula? |
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Definition
- Becoming nomads and moving constantly.
- Using camels for transportation.
- Loose-fitting gowns and headdresses worn.
- Herds give food, wool and leather. (cows, goat and sheep)
- Bartered to get other things.
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| How did the Arabians adapt to the oases in the Arabian Peninsula? |
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Definition
- Some nomads became sedentary.
- Farming of peaches and grains.
- Farmers bartered crops for milk, meat and camel hair.
- Date palm tree: Used for shade, food, wood for houses, leaves for roofs and trunks used as irrigation pipes.
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| How has the discovery of oil impacted Saudi Arabia? |
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Definition
| It is completely modernized and it gets more money for its desalination projects. Its infrastructure (i.e. schools, roads, airports, sea ports and communication systems) has also improved. |
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