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It is the ______ largest dam in the world.

A

Sixth

1
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What river is it on?

A

Euphrates river

2
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What is the Greater Anatolia Project?

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21 dams of which 17 generate HEP

3
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How much of Turkey’s electricity is provided by the GAP?

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22%

4
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They help irrigate 4 million acres of farmland. How much more cotton is now grown in Turkey?

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50%

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How much less water flow does Syria receive?

A

50%

6
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How many Syrian HEP schemes are closed down due to lack of water?

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7 out of 10

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How has the reduced flow affected Iraq?

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Marshes where Marsh Arabs live have dried up