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

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  1. G-The smallest country in the Middle East could be halfway under water by 2100.
    G-Bahrain
  2. 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
  3. N-In what country have climate challenges forced people from rural areas to move into the cities of Damascus and Aleppo?
    N-Syria
  4. 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
  5. B-What country relies primarily on coal to generate electricity?
    B-Turkey
  6. I-Besides drought and lack of usable water, countries like Israel, Lebanon, Yeman, and the UAE also face threats of what?
    I-flooding
  7. B-Besides greenhouse gas emission, another practice that contributes to climate change is what?
    B-deforestation
  8. 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
  9. N-Climate change is impacting tourism, especially at places like ski resorts, in what country?
    N-Lebanon
  10. G-One impact of climate change in this country has been dust and sand storms.
    G-Iraq
  11. N-The economic stress of climate change is even greater here in this country that has absorbed so many Syrian refugees.
    N-Jordan
  12. I-Besides human consumption, what is the other critical use for water in the Middle East?
    I-irrigation
  13. I-What Middle Eastern country has one of the highest rates of water consumption in the world?
    I-UAE
  14. I-Israel has been in conflict with its neighbors over control of water in what river?
    I-Jordan River
  15. G-Israeli control of the dwindling water supply in this Palestinian territory is leading to kidney problems and other health concerns.
    G-Gaza
  16. N-In what country is climate change affecting shepherds, who may be forced to give up their nomadic lifestyle?
    N-Algeria
  17. G-Warmer waters are making the problem of invasive species in this waterway even worse.
    G-Suez Canal
  18. B-What accounts for most of the Middle East's greenhouse gas emissions?
    B-oil and gas production
  19. O-What country has the largest solar power plant in the world?
    O-Morocco
  20. B-Saudi Arabia and what other country ranks high for CO2 emissions?
    B-Iran
  21. B-The Middle East has 6% of the world's population and creates 8.7% of what?
    B-greenhouse gas emissions
  22. G-The Mediterranean Sea is predicted to become saltier, which will especially affect this island nation.
    G-Cyprus
  23. B-What country in the region produces the lowest COs emissions?
    B-Yemen
  24. B-What country has the highest rate of greenhouse gas emissions per capita?
    B-Qatar
  25. I-What is Egypt's main water source?
    I-Nile
  26. 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
  27. O-In 2015, Morocco banned what?
    O-plastic bags
  28. I- Decades of drought plus rising temperatures are causing what body of water in Israel/Palestine to gradually disappear?
    I-Dead Sea
  29. O-Qatar is trying to reduce its carbon emissions by building what?
    O-carbon storage plant
  30. G-These ancient symbols of Lebanon are threatened by wildfires caused by climate change.
    G-cedar trees
  31. O-This country is desalinating water from the Arabian Sea to meet its water needs.
    O-Oman
  32. O-renewable energy
  33. O-A project in this region of Iraq is planting 1 million oak trees to combat climate change.
    O-Kurdistan
  34. I-Use of water from what rivers have caused conflict between Turkey, Syria, and Iraq?
    I-Tigris and Euphrates