1. DAILY GEOGRAPHY 17

2. 1. Why was the state of Israel created. 2
1. Why was the state of Israel created? 2. How does Saudi Arabia rank in oil production?

3. 3. What natural resource is there a shortage of in the Middle East?
4. Why is the US interested in what happens in the Middle East?

4. 5. What river is sacred to the Hindu religion?
6. How many of worlds 20 most polluted cities are located in China?

5. 7. What is the prominent religious group in Iran?
8. What is the role of opec?

6. 9. What is the country of Saudi Arabia located next too?
10. In the past the government of Iran has tried to tighten control but has not been successful. What type of economy do they have?