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QUESTION 1

Answer 1

QUESTION 1

With the exception of Israel, agriculture in the region remains undeveloped. TRUE
Israel is part of the Middle East. Majority of the Middle East countries except for Israel rely on imported food.

QUESTION 2

Over half the world's oil reserves can be found in the Middle East. TRUE

QUESTION 3

The camel is the ideal domestic animal for deserts with long, dry, hot periods of eight months or more and scarce, erratic annual rainfalls. TRUE
Camels can adapt in extremely harsh conditions. During hot weather conditions, camels can drink water every eight to ten days.

QUESTION 4

Which of the following countries has a well-developed agricultural system?
Israel has a well-developed agricultural system.

QUESTION 5

Why does it matter that there is a large gap between production and consumption of agriculture?

The agricultural imbalance threatens the stability and prosperity of the region.

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QUESTION 7

Which of the following countries has the smallest amount of known crude oil reserves?

Kuwait has the smallest amount of known crude oil reserves.
QUESTION 8

Which of the following countries is an oil-dry country?

Bahrain is an oil-dry country. Other oil-dry countries are Afghanistan and Israel.

QUESTION 9

Following a decrease in the world camel population between 1950 and 1980, why has there been a recent resurgence of camels in the past decade?

High cost of fuel – camel is used as a pack and work animal

Large human population increase – demand for milk and meat of camel

Desertification of the Sahara – larger desert area requires increased use of camels

ALL OF THE ABOVE IS THE ANSWER

QUESTION 10

Why is the camel such an important animal in the Middle East?

The camel has an incredible ability to adapt to harsh conditions.

QUESTION 11

Which body of water separates India from Thailand and Malaysia?

The Bay of Bengal is the body of water that separates India from Thailand and Malaysia.

QUESTION 12

Which of the following countries is a small Himalayan nation found between India and China?

Nepal is a small Himalayan nation found between India and China.