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Middle East
Middle East: General Terms to know-1st six weeks
Term | Definition |
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Desalination | Process of removing salt and minerals from sea water to create freshwater for irrigation, industry, and drinking |
Irrigation | Watering crops often in drier areas and drought |
Non-renewable resources | Resources that are finite (come to an end) like fossil fuels |
Renewable Resources | Resources that can be replaced or replenished naturally over time, such as wood. |
Infrastructure | Basic parts or systems that support a place or economy, including items such as pipelines |
OPEC | International organization; coordinates economic policies about oil production |
Theocracy | Form of government; laws, and their enforcement are guided by religious authorities |
Secular | Parts of a society outside the influence of religion |
Polytheism | Belief in multiple (many) gods or goddesses |
Monotheism | Belief in one god. |