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Analyze the benefits and costs of the construction of the Aswan Dam.

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Describe two technologies that humans have used to overcome environmental challenges in Dubai.

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Examine three technologies that have allowed humans to survive and thrive in the Nile River Valley.

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How much water was produced for the city of Dubai each day in 2009 using the desalination process?

A
1 million gallons
B
4 million gallons
C
40 million gallons
D
400 million gallons
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Removing ground water in Mexico City is a problem because it causes __________.

A
land to sink
B
disputes over water
C
floods to occur
D
droughts to occur
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Water misters in outdoor spaces are designed to __________ in hot climates.

A
increase water supplies for agriculture
B
heat the air through increased humidity
C
cool the air through evaporative cooling
D
turn sea water into freshwater
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Analyze the technologies that have allowed humans to survive and thrive in Mexico City.

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Cutting “steps” or terraces into the sides of hills is one way to __________.

A
increase arable land for farming
B
decrease the risks of flooding
C
store water during times of drought
D
decrease agricultural yields
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What happened in Mexico City in 1629?

A
The city fell to Spanish invaders.
B
The city was destroyed by a great flood.
C
The city was destroyed by a great fire.
D
The city suffered a devastating outbreak of plague.
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Analyze the drawbacks of the technologies used to overcome environmental challenges in Dubai.

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