Southwest and Central Asia Project
By: Taylor Emerson
Natural Resources
Natural Resources in Southwest & Central Asia: Natural resources such as oil and water in Sw & Central Asia, are becoming scarce because of so much consumption. Because of this scarcity, countries are going to war. Some countries own more oil than other countries, ex Saudi Arabia and Iran own alot of oil. Fun Fact: Sw & Central Asia has 651.3 billion more barrels of oil than the U.S does! The country also uses more oil than any other continent!
Natural Gas
Natural Gas in Sw & Central Asia: Natural Gas has advanced the region, powering steel, textile, and electricity in some various countries. This natural gas occurs naturally and can be used as petroleum ( fuel) to power the things listed above!
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Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Energy in Sw & Central Asia: Geothermal Energy plays a big role in meeting electricity demands. According to worbank.org listed below states "The world Banks Global Geothermal Development Plan" are creating projects and are preparing Sw & Central Asia for Geothermal plants.
Hydroelectric
Definition: relating to the generation of electricity using flowing water to power a turbine that powers a generator. Ex; A reservoir held behind a dam or other burrier to power a turbine that powers a generator.
Hydroelectricity in Sw & Central Asia: According to www.britannica.com, it states that Asia's water resources are used for many different ways, such as generating hydroelectricity and irrigating crops. Water is important for many Asian regions that are extremely arid such as Sw & Central Asia.