 Write your response in your binder/notebook 1. From the time you wake in the morning to the time you go to bed at night, how much water do you use? Explain how you use it as well.  Write your response in your binder/notebook 1. From the time you wake in the morning to the time you go to bed at night, how much water do you use? Explain how you use it as well.

PROBLEMS AND PROPOSALS While working with a partner, complete the handout.  While reading the passage, underline important passages that explain the problems and solutions of water issues in the Middle East.  You and your partner will choose one proposed solution and identify the strengths and weaknesses to that proposed solution.

PROBLEMS AND PROPOSALS (ADV) While working with a partner, complete the handout.  While reading the passage, underline important passages that explain the problems and solutions of water issues in the Middle East.  You and your partner will choose two proposed solutions and identify the strengths and weaknesses to those proposed solutions. Once you’ve completed the two proposed solution, you and your partner must create your own!

 SS7G6 The student will discuss environmental issues across Southwest Asia  A. Explain how water pollution and the unequal distribution of water impacts irrigation and drinking water.

RIVERS AND DESERTS Many of the major cities in SW Asia are located on or near these rivers. The Middle East has a number of very large desert areas that have historically provided a natural barrier against invasions

WATER POLLUTION Pollution is found in high amounts across SW Asia  Most nations are “developing countries” in which pollution is more problematic Causes a lot of death in the region due to warfare  Iraq and Afghanistan  They fight for the water!

WATER POLLUTION Pollution is found in high amounts across SW Asia  Most nations are “developing countries” in which pollution is more problematic Causes a lot of death in the region due to warfare  Iraq and Afghanistan  They fight for the water! Musical Chairs!!!

POPULATION VS. FRESH WATER SW Asia has 5% of the world’s population SW Asia only has 0.9% of the world’s freshwater

Populations in SW Asia have lower consumption rates of water than other regions SW Asia obtains freshwater from sources such as:  Tigris-Euphrates rivers  Jordan River  Nile River (Africa)

SOLUTIONS TO SCARCITY Everybody in SW Asia needs to be able to use the water, but there is only a limited amount. Solutions: Desalinization – process of removing salt from sea water Trading Cooperation

While desalination could produce water for drinking and irrigation, the cost of the process is prohibitive (way too expensive).