Question

based on the maps, which statements are true? select all that apply.
egypt has a lot of rainfall but not much water available underground.
in iran, there are more underground water sources than areas with heavy rainfall.
turkey has more areas with heavy rainfall than most countries in the region.
the biggest cities in the middle east are located near water sources.

Explanation:

1. For "Egypt has a lot of rainfall but not much water available underground": Egypt is in a desert - like region with low rainfall generally, but if the map shows limited underground water, and maybe some misperception or specific mapping of rainfall (maybe seasonal or limited areas), but the statement's second part about limited underground water aligns with Egypt's arid nature and limited underground aquifers in many areas.
2. For "In Iran, there are more underground water sources than areas with heavy rainfall": Iran has arid and semi - arid regions with limited heavy rainfall areas, and it has significant underground water resources (like aquifers), so this statement is likely true based on the general hydrology of Iran.
3. For "Turkey has more areas with heavy rainfall than most countries in the region": The Middle East region has many arid countries (like Saudi Arabia, UAE). Turkey has a more varied climate with areas of heavy rainfall (like the Black Sea region), so compared to most Middle Eastern countries, it has more heavy rainfall areas.
4. For "The biggest cities in the Middle East are located near water sources": Cities need water for survival, so cities like Cairo (near Nile), Istanbul (near Bosphorus and other water bodies), Tehran (near water sources) are located near water sources. This is a general pattern as water is essential for urban development.

Answer:

A. Egypt has a lot of rainfall but not much water available underground.
B. In Iran, there are more underground water sources than areas with heavy rainfall.
C. Turkey has more areas with heavy rainfall than most countries in the region.
D. The biggest cities in the Middle East are located near water sources.