Transcript Modifying Graphs, Cooperation Push & Pull

Religion
Cooperation
& Conflict
Push & Pull
Factors
Modifying
the
Environment
Graphs,
Tables &
Charts
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Followers of Islam, those
who believe in Allah and
the teachings of
Muhammad, are referred
to as this.
What are Muslims?
100 pts.
This is the title of the
modern day religious
leaders of Judaism.
They may be found in
a synagogue, reading
from the Torah.
What are Rabbis?
200 pts.
This religion began in
the Indus River Valley.
Followers of this
religion believe in
Brahman and they read
from the Vedas.
What is Hinduism?
300 pts.
Because of their belief
in this individual, an
important Christian
symbol is the cross.
Who is Jesus?
400 pts.
This term means
“belief in many gods”.
What is polytheistic?
500 pts.
This term refers to
disagreement and fighting
among countries. It may
occur because of differences
in languages, religious beliefs,
or economic interests.
What is conflict?
100 pts.
This term means “depending on
each other to obtain the goods and
services that both of us need”. It’s
one way that countries cooperate
for economic reasons.
What is
interdependence?
200 pts.
Because of West Asia’s arid, or
very dry, climate, conflict has
developed between countries
trying to obtain this highly
valuable resource that is essential
for life.
What is water?
300 pts.
This city, which is now the
capital of Israel, has been the
site of much conflict over
the centuries, because Jews,
Christians, and Muslims all
consider it a holy city.
What is Jerusalem?
400 pts.
These are two reasons
why the Ataturk Dam
caused so much
conflict.
What are any two of the following?
•Syria and Iraq are left without water for
hydroelectricity.
•Syria and Iraq are left without water for
irrigation.
•Syria and Iraq consider the Euphrates to
be a sacred river, and Turkey has stopped
its flow.
500 pts.
This term means “to move
from one place to settle in
another place”. Push and
pull factors cause people
to do this.
What is migrate?
100 pts.
People migrate to this
biodiversity hotspot in West
Asia, because of job
opportunities in mining
businesses, logging
businesses, and other factories.
What are the Western
Ghats?
200 pts.
This river is a major
pull factor for Hindus,
because they believe
that it is sacred, or
holy.
What is the Ganges
River?
300 pts.
This term means “people
who have to flee from their
home because of war or
persecution”. People in
Afghanistan became these
when war destroyed their
homes.
What are refugees?
400 pts.
These are reasons that
Christians, Muslims, and Jews
are drawn to Jerusalem each
year. (one reason for each
religion)
What is…?
•The Dome of the Rock for Muslims,
•The Western Wall for Jews
•The Church of the Holy Sepulchre
(tomb) for Christians
500 pts.
This term means “to
change” or “to make
different”. People do this
to the environment in both
positive and negative
ways.
What is modify?
100 pts.
This is one irrigation
method that farmers have
used in order to grow
crops in arid West Asia.
What is flood irrigation,
furrow irrigation,
sprinkler irrigation, or
drip irrigation?
200 pts.
This term means “the
destruction of forests”.
What is deforestation?
300 pts.
These are one positive
consequence and one
negative consequence of
building a mega-dam,
such as the Ataturk Dam
in Turkey.
What are…?
Positive consequences could include:
hydroelectricity, water for irrigation,
prevention of floods, reservoir created
Negative consequences could include:
loss of silt, very expensive to build,
destruction of natural habitats, relocation of
citizens
400 pts.
These are 3 problems that
occurred because of the
plan to grow cotton using
the water diverted from the
Aral Sea.
What are any of the following?
•Respiratory problems from the
dust
•A shorter growing season due to a
climate change
•Fisherman losing their jobs
•Animals’ habitats being destroyed
500 pts.
About one quarter of the oil produced by
OPEC nations comes from this country.
What is Saudi Arabia?
100 pts.
It’s the second most popular world religion.
Major Religions of the World
35.00%
Percent of the World Population
30.00%
25.00%
20.00%
Column 5, Row 2
15.00%
10.00%
5.00%
0.00%
Judaism
Sikhism
Chinese
Traditional
Buddhism
Hinduism
Religion
Nonreligious
Islam
Christianity
Other
What is Islam?
200 pts.
Of the countries listed, this nation
has the most ground water.
Water Resources in the West Asia Region
Country
Surface Water
(million cubic
meters)
Ground Water
(million cubic
meters)
Iraq
76,880
1,500
Jordan
660
275
Kuwait
0.1
182
Lebanon
2,500
12,000
Oman
918
10,500
What is Lebanon?
300 pts.
Compared to this country, India’s
average income is greater.
Average Income, Selected Countries of West Asia
Income, $U.S.
$25,000
$20,000
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
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What is Afghanistan?
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400 pts.
Deforestation in these two regions has increased
between the time periods on the graph.
What are Asia and
South America?
500 pts.