Which statement BEST describes the availability of water in Iraq?

Water is limited as a result of dams built in Turkey and Syria.

Why have many desert dwellers moved to live and work in the cities?

They moved due to the lack of fresh water and harsh conditions.

Which statement BEST supports where most people live in Southwest Asia?

As a result of water availability, most people live along the rivers and the coastlines of the region.

What conclusion can be drawn about why many desert dwellers MOST LIKELY moved to work and live in cities in recent decades?

They may have moved due to the harsh conditions of the desert and the lack of fresh water

Why do people in Southwest Asia need fresh water?

for farming, city growth, and drinking water

Why is it difficult to grow crops in the deserts in Southwest Asia?

because the deserts experience high temperatures, resulting in the excessive evaporation of water crucial for crops

Which BEST explains how unequal access to water affects communities in Southwest Asia?

Farmers upstream often take what they need leading to a lack of water for those downstream.

In the dry parts of Southwest Asia, where there's not much water, farmers are told to use drip irrigation. This way of watering plants sends water right to the roots.

Drip irrigation uses less water and is more efficient.

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Question	Answer
Which of the following is an environmental issue in Southwest Asia?	water scarcity
Which statement BEST describes the availability of water in Iraq?	Water is limited as a result of dams built in Turkey and Syria.
Why have many desert dwellers moved to live and work in the cities?	They moved due to the lack of fresh water and harsh conditions.
Which statement BEST supports where most people live in Southwest Asia?	As a result of water availability, most people live along the rivers and the coastlines of the region.
What conclusion can be drawn about why many desert dwellers MOST LIKELY moved to work and live in cities in recent decades?	They may have moved due to the harsh conditions of the desert and the lack of fresh water
Why do people in Southwest Asia need fresh water?	for farming, city growth, and drinking water
Why is it difficult to grow crops in the deserts in Southwest Asia?	because the deserts experience high temperatures, resulting in the excessive evaporation of water crucial for crops
Which BEST explains how unequal access to water affects communities in Southwest Asia?	Farmers upstream often take what they need leading to a lack of water for those downstream.
In the dry parts of Southwest Asia, where there's not much water, farmers are told to use drip irrigation. This way of watering plants sends water right to the roots.	Drip irrigation uses less water and is more efficient.
What unintended consequence can these measures have for countries which share borders with Turkey?	decreased access to water

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