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The map below shows the geography of the Middle East.



What conclusion can be drawn about the water supply in the Middle East?

Water is scarce because there are few lakes and rivers and countries cannot ship it around the many mountains.
Water is scarce because there are few lakes and rivers and many mountain ranges block rain from moving inland.
Water is abundant because there are many rivers and lakes and few mountain ranges to block rain from moving inland.
Water is abundant because there are many rivers and lakes and countries have figured out a way to share it.
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The region has few lakes and rivers and extensive mountain ranges (e.g., Zagros, Taurus) that create rain shadows, so moisture is blocked from moving inland and water is scarce.