renewableenergyJordanThe economic stressof climate change iseven greater here inthis country that hasabsorbed so manySyrian refugees.NileWhat isEgypt'smain watersource?plasticbagsIn 2015,Moroccobannedwhat?SyriaIn what country haveclimate challengesforced people fromrural areas to moveinto the cities ofDamascus andAleppo?IranSaudi Arabiaand what othercountry rankshigh for CO2emissions?irrigationBesides humanconsumption, whatis the other criticaluse for water inthe Middle East?Gulf ofOman Rising temperaturesand acidity havemade this body ofwater home to thelargest dead oceanzone in the world.Tigris andEuphratesUse of water fromwhat rivers havecaused conflictbetween Turkey,Syria, and Iraq?greenhousegasemissionsThe Middle Easthas 6% of theworld'spopulation andcreates 8.7% ofwhat?GazaIsraeli control of thedwindling watersupply in thisPalestinian territory isleading to kidneyproblems and otherhealth concerns.LebanonClimate change isimpacting tourism,especially atplaces like skiresorts, in whatcountry?carbonstorageplantQatar is tryingto reduce itscarbonemissions bybuilding what?SuezCanalWarmer watersare making theproblem ofinvasive species inthis waterwayeven worse.LibyaThis North Africancountry imports 3/4 ofits food, and willstruggle to pay higherprices as climatechange affectsagricultureworldwide.BahrainThe smallestcountry in theMiddle Eastcould be halfwayunder water by2100.OmanThis country isdesalinatingwater from theArabian Sea tomeet its waterneeds.AlgeriaIn what country isclimate changeaffecting shepherds,who may be forcedto give up theirnomadic lifestyle?JordanRiverIsrael has beenin conflict withits neighborsover control ofwater in whatriver?CyprusThe MediterraneanSea is predicted tobecome saltier,which will especiallyaffect this islandnation.cedartreesThese ancientsymbols ofLebanon arethreatened bywildfires causedby climate change.deforestationBesidesgreenhouse gasemission, anotherpractice thatcontributes toclimate change iswhat?ParisAgreement11 MENA countriestook part in aninternationalconference wherecommitments weremade to reducegreenhouse gasses.What is this agreementcalled?SaudiArabiaThis country, which hasthe world’s largest oilreserves, argues that itdeservescompensation if it can’tsell its oil due tointernational climatetreaties.UAEWhat MiddleEastern countryhas one of thehighest rates ofwater consumptionin the world?MoroccoWhat countryhas thelargest solarpower plantin the world?TurkeyWhat countryrelies primarilyon coal togenerateelectricity?floodingBesides drought andlack of usable water,countries like Israel,Lebanon, Yeman,and the UAE alsoface threats of what?QatarWhat countryhas the highestrate ofgreenhouse gasemissions percapita?YemenWhat countryin the regionproduces thelowest COsemissions?DeadSeaDecades of droughtplus risingtemperatures arecausing what body ofwater inIsrael/Palestine togradually disappear?KurdistanA project in thisregion of Iraq isplanting 1 millionoak trees tocombat climatechange. IraqOne impact ofclimate changein this countryhas been dustand sandstorms.oil andgasproductionWhat accountsfor most of theMiddle East'sgreenhouse gasemissions?renewableenergyJordanThe economic stressof climate change iseven greater here inthis country that hasabsorbed so manySyrian refugees.NileWhat isEgypt'smain watersource?plasticbagsIn 2015,Moroccobannedwhat?SyriaIn what country haveclimate challengesforced people fromrural areas to moveinto the cities ofDamascus andAleppo?IranSaudi Arabiaand what othercountry rankshigh for CO2emissions?irrigationBesides humanconsumption, whatis the other criticaluse for water inthe Middle East?Gulf ofOman Rising temperaturesand acidity havemade this body ofwater home to thelargest dead oceanzone in the world.Tigris andEuphratesUse of water fromwhat rivers havecaused conflictbetween Turkey,Syria, and Iraq?greenhousegasemissionsThe Middle Easthas 6% of theworld'spopulation andcreates 8.7% ofwhat?GazaIsraeli control of thedwindling watersupply in thisPalestinian territory isleading to kidneyproblems and otherhealth concerns.LebanonClimate change isimpacting tourism,especially atplaces like skiresorts, in whatcountry?carbonstorageplantQatar is tryingto reduce itscarbonemissions bybuilding what?SuezCanalWarmer watersare making theproblem ofinvasive species inthis waterwayeven worse.LibyaThis North Africancountry imports 3/4 ofits food, and willstruggle to pay higherprices as climatechange affectsagricultureworldwide.BahrainThe smallestcountry in theMiddle Eastcould be halfwayunder water by2100.OmanThis country isdesalinatingwater from theArabian Sea tomeet its waterneeds.AlgeriaIn what country isclimate changeaffecting shepherds,who may be forcedto give up theirnomadic lifestyle?JordanRiverIsrael has beenin conflict withits neighborsover control ofwater in whatriver?CyprusThe MediterraneanSea is predicted tobecome saltier,which will especiallyaffect this islandnation.cedartreesThese ancientsymbols ofLebanon arethreatened bywildfires causedby climate change.deforestationBesidesgreenhouse gasemission, anotherpractice thatcontributes toclimate change iswhat?ParisAgreement11 MENA countriestook part in aninternationalconference wherecommitments weremade to reducegreenhouse gasses.What is this agreementcalled?SaudiArabiaThis country, which hasthe world’s largest oilreserves, argues that itdeservescompensation if it can’tsell its oil due tointernational climatetreaties.UAEWhat MiddleEastern countryhas one of thehighest rates ofwater consumptionin the world?MoroccoWhat countryhas thelargest solarpower plantin the world?TurkeyWhat countryrelies primarilyon coal togenerateelectricity?floodingBesides drought andlack of usable water,countries like Israel,Lebanon, Yeman,and the UAE alsoface threats of what?QatarWhat countryhas the highestrate ofgreenhouse gasemissions percapita?YemenWhat countryin the regionproduces thelowest COsemissions?DeadSeaDecades of droughtplus risingtemperatures arecausing what body ofwater inIsrael/Palestine togradually disappear?KurdistanA project in thisregion of Iraq isplanting 1 millionoak trees tocombat climatechange. IraqOne impact ofclimate changein this countryhas been dustand sandstorms.oil andgasproductionWhat accountsfor most of theMiddle East'sgreenhouse gasemissions?

Climate Change in the Middle East - Call List

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  1. O-renewable energy
  2. N-The economic stress of climate change is even greater here in this country that has absorbed so many Syrian refugees.
    N-Jordan
  3. I-What is Egypt's main water source?
    I-Nile
  4. O-In 2015, Morocco banned what?
    O-plastic bags
  5. N-In what country have climate challenges forced people from rural areas to move into the cities of Damascus and Aleppo?
    N-Syria
  6. B-Saudi Arabia and what other country ranks high for CO2 emissions?
    B-Iran
  7. I-Besides human consumption, what is the other critical use for water in the Middle East?
    I-irrigation
  8. G-Rising temperatures and acidity have made this body of water home to the largest dead ocean zone in the world.
    G-Gulf of Oman
  9. I-Use of water from what rivers have caused conflict between Turkey, Syria, and Iraq?
    I-Tigris and Euphrates
  10. B-The Middle East has 6% of the world's population and creates 8.7% of what?
    B-greenhouse gas emissions
  11. G-Israeli control of the dwindling water supply in this Palestinian territory is leading to kidney problems and other health concerns.
    G-Gaza
  12. N-Climate change is impacting tourism, especially at places like ski resorts, in what country?
    N-Lebanon
  13. O-Qatar is trying to reduce its carbon emissions by building what?
    O-carbon storage plant
  14. G-Warmer waters are making the problem of invasive species in this waterway even worse.
    G-Suez Canal
  15. N-This North African country imports 3/4 of its food, and will struggle to pay higher prices as climate change affects agriculture worldwide.
    N-Libya
  16. G-The smallest country in the Middle East could be halfway under water by 2100.
    G-Bahrain
  17. O-This country is desalinating water from the Arabian Sea to meet its water needs.
    O-Oman
  18. N-In what country is climate change affecting shepherds, who may be forced to give up their nomadic lifestyle?
    N-Algeria
  19. I-Israel has been in conflict with its neighbors over control of water in what river?
    I-Jordan River
  20. G-The Mediterranean Sea is predicted to become saltier, which will especially affect this island nation.
    G-Cyprus
  21. G-These ancient symbols of Lebanon are threatened by wildfires caused by climate change.
    G-cedar trees
  22. B-Besides greenhouse gas emission, another practice that contributes to climate change is what?
    B-deforestation
  23. O-11 MENA countries took part in an international conference where commitments were made to reduce greenhouse gasses. What is this agreement called?
    O-Paris Agreement
  24. N-This country, which has the world’s largest oil reserves, argues that it deserves compensation if it can’t sell its oil due to international climate treaties.
    N-Saudi Arabia
  25. I-What Middle Eastern country has one of the highest rates of water consumption in the world?
    I-UAE
  26. O-What country has the largest solar power plant in the world?
    O-Morocco
  27. B-What country relies primarily on coal to generate electricity?
    B-Turkey
  28. I-Besides drought and lack of usable water, countries like Israel, Lebanon, Yeman, and the UAE also face threats of what?
    I-flooding
  29. B-What country has the highest rate of greenhouse gas emissions per capita?
    B-Qatar
  30. B-What country in the region produces the lowest COs emissions?
    B-Yemen
  31. I- Decades of drought plus rising temperatures are causing what body of water in Israel/Palestine to gradually disappear?
    I-Dead Sea
  32. O-A project in this region of Iraq is planting 1 million oak trees to combat climate change.
    O-Kurdistan
  33. G-One impact of climate change in this country has been dust and sand storms.
    G-Iraq
  34. B-What accounts for most of the Middle East's greenhouse gas emissions?
    B-oil and gas production