NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which countries are the most oil-rich in Southwestern Asia?
A
Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia
B
Jordan, Israel, Syria, Lebanon
C
Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Lebanon
D
Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Israel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Southwest Asian countries with the greatest reserves of natural gas and oil are Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, and Kuwait. Some other countries have smaller reserves, especially those found around the Arabian Gulf.

Detailed explanation-2: -Southwest Asia has the world’s largest known oil reserves, and Saudi Arabia and Iran have the largest deposits of oil.

Detailed explanation-3: -Iraq has increased production since the end of the Iraq War and is now the second-largest producer in the Middle East. Iran is one of the world’s largest oil producer, but output is below potential due to economic sanctions.

Detailed explanation-4: -What are the oil countries of Southwest Asia? Syria, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and U.A.E.

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