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How have the major rivers of Southwest Asia (Middle East) become a part of political conflict?

The rivers have nothing to do with the area’s political conflict

Most countries do not allow water to be taken out of rivers for irrigation

Many rivers dry up during the hot summers

Several countries have built dams along their portion of the river, cutting off water to those living downstream.

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Dams built along the rivers have caused problems for people living further downstream because less water comes down the river to those people once the dam is built.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the major rivers in SW Asia have become political issues because everyone needs to be able to use the water and there is only a limited amount.

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