11. Because most of the inhabitants in Southwest Asia live near reliable sources of water, the population of the region is
a. unevenly distributed over the area
b. concentrated in small desert villages
c. greatest in highland areas
d. more than ninety percent are Muslims
A..?
12. Small rivers are important to the region because
a. there are no large rivers in the area
b. only small rivers deposit rich soil when they flood
c. rivers are the major source of water in the region
d. rivers are the main means of transportation in the area
C..?
14. As the rural population of the region grows, farm families are forced to
a. become nomadic herders
b. tear down dams and irrigation systems
c. move to the cities to earn a living
d. more to farming villages along the major rivers
..D?
[I couldn't find the answers to these in my book, so I guessed]
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4. Which account of an Azerbaijani demonstration for independance that turned into a riot do you think would be the most reliable?
a. the account in a Soviet newspaper
b. the account of an Azerbaijani protester
c. the account of a Swedish reporter
d. the account of a Muslim leader
...Not sure at all about this one
6. Farmers in Southwest Asia have adapted to the dry climate of the region by
a. building dams and irrigation systems
b. covering large areas with forests
c. becoming nomads who search for fertile soil
d. settling in small villages and towns near markets
C
Thanks
-MC
11 and 12 are correct.
14. As any rural population grows too large to be adequately fed on the exiting farmland, young people flock to cities to find jobs.
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4. I would trust a completely neutral account. Soviets, Azerbaijan protestors, and Muslims all have a stake in this country and are likely to have biased viewpoints.
6. is correct.
11. The correct answer is a. unevenly distributed over the area. To determine the answer, you need to understand that the statement mentions that most inhabitants live near reliable sources of water. This implies that there are areas within Southwest Asia that are not near these water sources. Therefore, the population is unevenly distributed over the area.
12. The correct answer is c. rivers are the major source of water in the region. To determine the answer, you need to consider the importance of small rivers in the region. Small rivers play a vital role as a source of water in the region, especially in dry climates where water is scarce.
14. The most likely correct answer is c. move to the cities to earn a living. This is an inference based on the information provided. The statement mentions that as the rural population grows, farm families are forced to do something. Out of the options given, moving to the cities to earn a living aligns with the logic that as the rural population grows, job opportunities in farming villages might become limited and individuals might seek work in urban areas.
4. Without more context or information about the Azerbaijani demonstration, it is difficult to determine the most reliable account. However, if you were to make an educated guess, option b. the account of an Azerbaijani protester might provide a more firsthand perspective and potentially offer insights that could be more reliable than other accounts.
6. The correct answer is a. building dams and irrigation systems. This is a direct inference based on the information provided. The question asks how farmers have adapted to the dry climate of the region, and building dams and irrigation systems would help them overcome water scarcity and better manage their agricultural activities.
Please note that while these explanations provide logical reasoning based on the information given, it is always important to consult relevant and reliable sources for accurate answers.