Geopolitics
Which country controls the upstream sources of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
Turkey
What are the three main countries connected directly by the Tigris-Euphrates system?
Turkey, Syria, Iraq
Which is the larger of the two river?
The Euphrates
What type of renewable power/energy does the Anatolia project target?
Hydroelectric power
What are the downstream countries of the Tigris-Euphrates river system?
Syria and Iraq
Control of water flow using dams
Where do the rivers begin?
In the mountains of eastern Turkey
Based on geography and overall access, which river is most vital to Iraq?
The Tigris river
How many dams/hydro plants were in Turkey's initial plans?
22 dams, 19 plants
What are two consequences of more dam building and reduced waterflow downstream?
Farming risks, food shortages, lack of drinking water, droughts, etc
What is the name of Turkey's development project along the rivers?
The Southeastern Anatolia Project (G.A.P)
Whhat is the name of the water body that the rivers flow into after conjoining?
The Persian gulf
What is the name of the largest dam build by Turkey on the Euphrates river?
The Ataturk dam
Name one economic benefit brought by Turkey's building projects?
Higer incomes, regional development, more job opportunites
Why does reduced waterflow affect food security in downstream regions?
Lowered agricultural production