North Africa and Southwest Asia, though certainly large as a global region, possesses a number of fairly unique characteristics. Among these is the relationship that the region has to water. Generally, this region of the world is exceedingly dry, though there are smaller areas within it that see more rainfall and have access to important river systems. But water and its availability remain one of the biggest challenges for the region. Water is necessary for human life directly, but it is also necessary for agriculture, manufacturing, sanitation, and a myriad of other things. A lack of water, or an insufficient or limited amount, can profoundly affect a place.
In this written assignment, look at the maps and other information included in the file “SWAsia_water.pdf Download SWAsia_water.pdf” and describe what kind of a ‘picture’ they present for water issues across this region. Consider what problems and issues this region might face with its growing population and attempts to increase economic production.
[*The PDF file was scanned at a fairly high resolution. You should be able to zoom into the maps somewhat for more detail. The source is The Atlas of Water: Mapping the World’s Most Critical Resource by the geographer Maggie Black, 3rd Edition (University of California Press, 2016).
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