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

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