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Section 2 Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
Q

Potash

A

a mineral used in explosives and fertilizer

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2
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Drip irrigation

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precisely controlled amounts of water drip directly onto plants from pipes, thus preserving precious water resources in dry areas

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3
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Palestine reestablished

A

Israel and PLO agreement in 1993 - Israel withdrew

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4
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Intifada

A

shaking off

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5
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Cultures in Israel

A

80% Jewish: Ashkenzi and Shephardic
20% Arab: Christians Muslims and Druzes

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Shephardic Jews

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immigrated after 1948, unskilled workers, made less money

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7
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Druzes

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independent people who broke from Islam in the 11th century and live in northern israel

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8
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Military

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Arabs cannot serve in the military - do not gain benefits that are granted to veterans

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