ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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gradual
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slow
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rapid
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Tectonic activity – With tectonic activity over millions of years, the Tethys Ocean receded and Middle East was converted into dry, sandy desert. This exposed the topmost layers underneath which vast amounts of oil and natural gas deposits are present.
Detailed explanation-2: -The region is best known for oil production and export, which significantly impacts the entire region through the wealth it generates and through labor utilization. In recent years, many of the countries in the region have undertaken efforts to diversify their economies. 3.2% (2023 est.)
Detailed explanation-3: -Mining activities in Gulf region is expected to increase once oil runs out. Discovery of new oil wells – Even though oil and natural gas are non-renewable energy, new fields with significant oil and natural gas deposits are being regularly discovered in Middle East and Africa.
Detailed explanation-4: -Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest oil producer and accounts for roughly 15% of global output. Iraq has increased production since the end of the Iraq War and is now the second-largest producer in the Middle East.