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geography of the Middle East
| questions | answers |
|---|---|
| Where is the Strait of Hormuz located? | Located at one end of the Persian Gulf and is a waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf. |
| What is hydroelectric power? | a form of energy created by rain water to make electricity |
| What is the process of desalination? | a process that removes minerals from saline water |
| What are 2 very important resources in the Middle East? | water (liquid gold), and oil |
| What type of pollution is southeast Asia experiencing? | They're dealing with water pollution in the major waterways such as the Tigris River. |
| What conflict do people believe will happen soon in the Middle East? | There is hardly any clean, available water in the Middle East so people think there is going to be a war over water. |
| Who did the Ottoman Empire side with that lead to war? | The Ottoman Empire sided with Central Powers. |