WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Drilling and refining oil is a large component of Southwest Asia’s economy. However, cracks in oil rigs, oil spills, and illegal dumping of oil waste have what major environmental consequence?
A
a decrease in the overall population of the area
B
a reduction in the amount of water available for drinking
C
a reduction in the amount of air available for breathing
D
an increase in the amount of land available for settlement
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is the chief problem associated with the use of groundwater in Southwest Asia and North Africa? A) Groundwater is highly polluted by agricultural chemical runoff.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of these ways of life is an example of pastoral nomadism in Southwest Asia and North Africa? Pastoral nomads depend on the seasonal movement of their livestock to succeed.

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