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What environmental factor has shaped where people live and resource conflicts in Southwest Asia?

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Large forest resources.

Long, very cold winters.

Limited fresh water in a dry climate.

High risk of widespread floods.

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Limited fresh water in a dry climate.

Scarce freshwater resources in the arid Southwest Asia region determine settlement patterns and drive conflicts over rivers, groundwater, and water rights.