Why are technologies like desalination and drip irrigation not more widely used to reduce water shortages in Southwest Asia?

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The technologies are too expensive.

Most countries do not know about these technologies

Drip irrigation is not very effective in a hot, dry climate.

Few countries in Southwest Asia have access to sea water.


How are some Middle Eastern countries able to grow crops in the desert?

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They have drilled wells deep into the aquifers.

They have developed irrigation systems from the seas.

They import water from other nations.

Countries that are mostly desert do not have commericial agriculture.


How have the major rivers of Southwest Asia become a part of political conflict?

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Several countries have built dams along their portion of the river, cutting off water to those living downstream.

Most countries do not allow water to be taken out of rivers for irrigation.

The rivers have nothing to do with the area’s political conflict.

Many rivers dry up during the hot summers.


Which of the following would be an advantage of building a dam on a river for irrigation purposes?

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hydroelectricity

The dam will provide plenty of silt for farmers downstream.

A reservoir will provide lots of water for the people in the area.

Both A and C



People living in desert areas in the Middle East would most likely have which of the following jobs?

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fisherperson

store owner

nomadic herder

truck driver