Physical Geography of the Middle East Answers

Describe the unique features of the Dead Sea. Where is this lake located? How is it changing?

Which of the following issues is not a potential hazard to agriculture in the Middle East?

The process of __________ allows Middle Eastern countries to extract salt from seawater.

The __________ and the Euphrates provide fertile soil and water for irrigation in Iraq.

At 1,312 feet below sea level, the __________ is the lowest point on the Earth's surface.

Imagine you’re a farmer in the Middle East. What are some natural dangers or natural disasters you would expect to face? In a short paragraph, describe two of these disasters and explain what you would do to prepare for them.

What is desalination? In a short paragraph, describe the benefits of desalination as a resolution to water crises in the Middle East. What are the drawbacks of this system?

Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows. Photo by Steve and Jemma Copley During a __________, winds from the northwest sweep toward the Persian Gulf, often causing major sandstorms.

Describe two environmental challenges that the Middle East is facing today. How are these challenges being addressed?