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MIDDLE EAST: OIL/OPEC & ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES REVIEW

Explore the impact of oil, OPEC, and environmental challenges in the Middle East, including water contamination, irrigation problems, and the role of desalination. Discover how OPEC influences global oil supply and pricing, and the significance of natural resources in the region.

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MIDDLE EAST: OIL/OPEC & ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES REVIEW

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  1. MIDDLE EAST: OIL/OPEC & ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES REVIEW

  2. Environmental Issues CONT. Environmental Issues OIL in the ME Oil cont. Econ Terms 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5

  3. Topic 1 for 1 Question: How has the use of chemical fertilizers affected water supplies in the Middle East? Check Your Answer

  4. Definitions Answer: Water supplies have been contaminated (polluted) by chemicals through runoff through fields Back to the Game Board

  5. Topic 1 for 2 Question: What is the overlying problem with water supplies in the Middle East? Check Your Answer

  6. Topic 1 for 2 Answer: Local fresh water supplies cannot support drinking and farming needs. Back to the Game Board

  7. Topic 1 for 3 Question: How have dams created problems for countries sharing rivers? Check Your Answer

  8. Topic 1 for 3 Answer: Dams limit the water available to countries further downstream. Back to the Game Board

  9. Topic 1 for 4 Question: Why is irrigation necessary for farming in SW Asia? Check Your Answer

  10. Topic 1 for 4 Answer: Fresh water is in short supply in many parts of the region, so water must be brought to were it is needed. Back to the Game Board

  11. Topic 1 for 5 Question: Why has irrigation become a problem in SW Asia? Check Your Answer

  12. Topic 1 for 5 Answer: Irrigation has lead to the overuse of water that is not easily replaced. Back to the Game Board

  13. Topic 2 for 1 Question: List two solutions for the irrigation problem in SW Asia. Check Your Answer

  14. Topic 2 for 1 Answer: Desalination and drip irrigation Back to the Game Board

  15. Topic 2 for 2 Question: How has the increase in population of many cities in SW Asia lead to the contamination (pollution) of water supplies? Check Your Answer

  16. Topic 2 for 2 Answer: Increased population has lead to an increase in garbage and sewage. Lack of proper cleanup has lead to water pollution. Back to the Game Board

  17. Topic 2 for 3 Question: Define desalination. Check Your Answer

  18. Topic 2 for 3 Answer: Desalination is the process of removing salts and chemicals from sea water. Back to the Game Board

  19. Topic 2 for 4 Question: Why aren’t desalination and drip irrigation used more in SW Asia? Check Your Answer

  20. Topic 2 for 4 Answer: These technologies are very expensive for countries to use. Back to the Game Board

  21. Topic 2 for 5 Question: List the four environmental issues related to water. Check Your Answer

  22. Topic 2 for 5 • Answer: • Unequal distribution of water • Dams • Pollution • irrigation Back to the Game Board

  23. Topic 3 for 1 Question: What does OPEC stand for? Check Your Answer

  24. Topic 3 for 1 Answer: Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Back to the Game Board

  25. Topic 3 for 2 Question: How much of the world’s oil supply is found in SW Asia? Check Your Answer

  26. Topic 3 for 2 Answer: Over 50% Back to the Game Board

  27. Topic 3 for 3 Question: What are the two most valuable natural resources found in SW Asia? Check Your Answer

  28. Topic 3 for 3 Answer: Oil and natural gas Back to the Game Board

  29. Topic 3 for 4 Question: List two of the top for oil producers (OIL RICH) in SW Asia. Check Your Answer

  30. Topic 3 for 4 Answer: Two of the four Back to the Game Board

  31. Topic 3 for 5 Question: List two of the four top oil producers (OIL RICH) in SW Asia. Check Your Answer

  32. Topic 3 for 5 Answer: Two of the four Back to the Game Board

  33. Topic 4 for 1 Question: What is the difference between countries with oil in SW Asia and countries without oil? Check Your Answer

  34. Topic 4 for 1 Answer: The countries with oil reserves are much richer than those countries that have not found oil in their territory Back to the Game Board

  35. Topic 4 for 2 Question: Why does OPEC play a powerful role in the world economy today? Check Your Answer

  36. Topic 4 for 2 Answer: OPEC controls the supply and price of oil in the world market Back to the Game Board

  37. Topic 4 for 3 Question: How has the wealth that oil has brought some SW Asian countries helped to improve their countries? Check Your Answer

  38. Topic 4 for 3 Answer: Standard of living has been improved. This includes education, housing, and healthcare. Back to the Game Board

  39. Topic 4 for 4 Question: Check Your Answer

  40. Topic 4 for 4 Answer: Back to the Game Board

  41. Topic 4 for 5 Question: Check Your Answer

  42. Topic 4 for 5 Answer: Back to the Game Board

  43. Topic 5 for 1 Question: Define embargo Check Your Answer

  44. Topic 5 for 1 Answer: When a country places restrictions on trade (import/export) with another country Back to the Game Board

  45. Topic 5 for 2 Question: Define OPEC Check Your Answer

  46. Topic 5 for 2 Answer: Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. They control supply and price of oil on the world market. Back to the Game Board

  47. Topic 5 for 3 Question: Define trade barrier. Check Your Answer

  48. Topic 5 for 3 Answer: Any law or practice that a government uses to limit free trade between countries Back to the Game Board

  49. Topic 5 for 4 Question: Define natural resource Check Your Answer

  50. Topic 5 for 4 Answer: Raw materials that are used to support life and make goods Back to the Game Board

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