Question

Why is farming difficult in much of Southwest Asia?

A.
The region is too mountainous for farming.

B.
Farmers have abandoned agriculture to focus on oil production.

C.
Much of the region is covered by desert and lacks fresh water.

D.
Countries import their food and do not need to farm.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot]

C. Much of the region is covered by desert and lacks fresh water.

Answer 2

How did economic reforms in Turkey in the late 1900s improve the Turkish economy?

A.
Turkey made it easier for people to start new businesses and form private companies.

B.
Turkey invested in government projects, putting money into the economy.

C.
Turkey joined the European Union, expanding trade markets and bringing businesses in from Europe.

D.
Turkey expanded oil production, bringing more money into the industrial sector.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot]

A. Turkey made it easier for people to start new businesses and form private companies.

Answer 4

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

The correct answer is C. Much of the region is covered by desert and lacks fresh water.

To arrive at this answer, we can use the process of elimination. Let's evaluate each option:

Option A: The region is too mountainous for farming.
To check the validity of this option, we can research whether Southwest Asia is predominantly mountainous or not. However, it's important to note that agricultural practices can still occur on terraced or flat areas within mountains. After conducting research, we find that Southwest Asia is not predominantly mountainous, as it consists of several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, and others, where agricultural activities are undertaken in non-mountainous regions. Therefore, we can eliminate this option.

Option B: Farmers have abandoned agriculture to focus on oil production.
Again, we can check the validity of this option through research. While oil production is one of the prominent economic activities in some countries of Southwest Asia, it does not imply that farmers have entirely abandoned agriculture. It is common for countries to have multiple industries simultaneously. Therefore, we can eliminate this option.

Option C: Much of the region is covered by desert and lacks fresh water.
This option suggests that the region's difficult farming conditions are due to the presence of deserts and a lack of fresh water. This seems plausible, as the Middle East, a region within Southwest Asia, is known to have vast desert areas such as the Arabian Desert and the Syrian Desert. Additionally, water scarcity is a well-known issue in this region. Therefore, this option appears to be the most likely answer.

Option D: Countries import their food and do not need to farm.
While it is true that some countries in Southwest Asia do rely on food imports, it does not mean that farming is entirely unnecessary or difficult in the region. The presence of large desert areas and water scarcity still pose challenges to agricultural practices. Therefore, we can eliminate this option.

In conclusion, after evaluating each option, we find that option C, much of the region being covered by desert and lacking fresh water, is the most accurate explanation for why farming is difficult in much of Southwest Asia.