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What has been a significant cause of conflicts between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan in the Fergana Valley?
What has been a significant cause of conflicts between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan in the Fergana Valley?
- Oil reserves exploitation
- Water scarcity for cotton irrigation (correct)
- Challenging terrain for transportation
- Lack of arable land for farming
Which country in Central Asia faces difficulties in exporting its oil, gas, and mineral resources due to the lack of ocean ports?
Which country in Central Asia faces difficulties in exporting its oil, gas, and mineral resources due to the lack of ocean ports?
- Kazakhstan (correct)
- Turkmenistan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Uzbekistan
Which Central Asian region is known for having significant reserves of oil, natural gas, and minerals such as gold, silver, copper, zinc, uranium, and lead?
Which Central Asian region is known for having significant reserves of oil, natural gas, and minerals such as gold, silver, copper, zinc, uranium, and lead?
- Central Asia as a whole (correct)
- Aral Sea region
- Fergana Valley
- Syr Darya basin
What industry is becoming a national priority for Iran, offering opportunities to the younger population?
What industry is becoming a national priority for Iran, offering opportunities to the younger population?
Which empire emerged in Iran in the 1500s, blending Persian and Muslim traditions?
Which empire emerged in Iran in the 1500s, blending Persian and Muslim traditions?
What geographical features characterize the Arabian Peninsula?
What geographical features characterize the Arabian Peninsula?
What is the significance of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Iraq?
What is the significance of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Iraq?
What is the main type of climate found in Central Asia?
What is the main type of climate found in Central Asia?
Why is water considered a valuable but scarce resource in the Middle East region?
Why is water considered a valuable but scarce resource in the Middle East region?
What has oil brought to countries located near the shores of the Persian Gulf?
What has oil brought to countries located near the shores of the Persian Gulf?
