EQ3 Tigris Euphrates river- international conflicts

Question 1

Where did actions cause impacts on syria and Iraq? (Tigris Euphrates

Answer 1

-Actions in turkey have caused conflict over water supply in Iraq and syria

Question 2

What has Turkey accused Iraq of regarding water management? (tigris euphrates)

Answer 2

Turkey has accused Iraq of poor water management practices, exacerbating Iraq’s water crisis.

Question 3

Why do tensions between Iraq and Turkey remain high? (tigris euphrates)

Answer 3

Tensions between the countries remain high because of the issue of water management.

Question 4

How many dams and hydropower plants are there across the Tigris-Euphrates basin?

Answer 4

There are 22 dams and 19 hydropower plants across the Tigris-Euphrates basin.

Question 5

What has led to serious water scarcity in Iraq? (tigris euphrates)

Answer 5

A history of water mismanagement, corruption, and weaponization has led to serious water scarcity for much of Iraq.

Question 6

How much have Turkey’s dam and hydropower constructions reduced water flows into Iraq and Syria since 1975? (tigris euphrates)

Answer 6

Turkey’s extensive dam and hydropower construction has reportedly reduced water flows into Iraq by 80% and Syria by 40%.

Question 7

What does the water management scheme in Turkey require? (tigris euphrates)

Answer 7

The scheme requires hundreds of km of canals and is expected to cover 10% of the surface area of Turkey.

Question 8

What environmental issue has low flow rates in Iraq caused? (tigris euphrates)

Answer 8

Low flow rates in Iraq have allowed salt water to infiltrate nearly 150km inland.

Question 9

What countries does the euphrates river pass through?

Answer 9

-starts in turkey
-passes through syria and iraq