Conflict
Charcteristics
Technology
OPEC
Misc.
100
The Israeli/Palestinian conflict is an example of conflict over...?
Land Rights
100
What religion dominates the Middle East?
Islam
100
The process of removing salt from sea water in order to create fresh drinking water...
Desalination
100
Which natural resource is the most important to the Middle East?
Oil
100
How many sides does a pencil have?
6
200
Much of the conflict in the Middle East is caused by...(2)?
Different religious beliefs and land rights.
200
What is the major language that is spoken in the Middle East?
Arabic
200
What technology allows oil to be transported all throughout the Middle East?
Oil Pipelines
200
What is one advantage to belonging to OPEC?
Countries can insure a profit by controlling the price and supply of oil.
200
What is the mascot of East Kentwood?
Falcons
300
What two countries are causing conflict over the dams that are being built on the Euphrates River in Turkey?
Iraq and Syria
300
In terms of their economic status, the majority of countries are considered these types of countries...?
Developing (3rd World)
300
What technology is causing conflict in the country of Turkey?
The building of dams.
300
What is one Disadvantage to belonging to OPEC?
A member country is not allowed to set its own price for oil (others - one day oil will run out / rough basing your economy on one resource).
300
Who is our school's superintendent?
Dr. Ceglarek
400
Why is there a civil war going on in Syria?
Gov't is a dictatorship, citizens are not being given their human rights, religious disputes (Sunni and Shia), ISIS, etc.
400
How would you describe the government systems of the Middle East?
Mixed (Parliamentary, Presidential Parliamentary, Constitutional Monarchy, Dictatorship, etc.)
400
Irrigation systems do what?
Technology used for controlling the amounts of water to plants at needed intervals. (help grow crops in those places that have little water)
400
Name 2 countries in the Middle East that produce a lot of oil.
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar
400
What day of the week is Christmas on this year?
Monday
500
What side does the U.S. support with the war in Syria
Rebels (Sunni Muslims)
500
Jordan exports clothing to the U.S. The U.S. exports high technology to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia exports oil to Jordan. What's the fancy word for countries relying on other countries for goods and services?
Interdependence (Trade)
500
Drilling for oil is an example of what type of human environment interaction? (adapting, depending, modifying, dancing)
Modifying the earth.
500
What does OPEC stand for?
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
500
Saudi Arabia hosting the Hajj is an example of...cooperation, conflict, interdependence?
Cooperation
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