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| 4771740359 | Iraq ( middle east world map | attacked US twice, plenty of crude oil and natural gas |  | 0 |
| 4771740601 | Iran ( middle east) | Large supply of natural gas, large supply of proven oil reserves, claims that it wants to enrich uranium for power plants, not nuclear weapons |  | 1 |
| 4771742800 | Saudi Arabia ( middle east) | largest amount of proven oil reserves, of most 9/11 terrorists |  | 2 |
| 4771743791 | Afghanistan ( middle east) | location of current US war efforts, very low standard of living, strategic location of oil/gas pipelines to make it to the oceans for export |  | 3 |
| 4771744626 | USA ( north america) | strict environmental regulations, has cleaner air and water since 1970, world's largest consumer/polluter, 4.5% of world's population |  | 4 |
| 4771745518 | CANADA | Country with the most available freshwater. They can make a lot of oil from tar sands (oily sand). Most of US oil imports come from here (not Saudi Arabia) by pipelines. |  | 5 |
| 4771745708 | Mexico | Exports (legally and illegally) labor to USA. Imports toxic waste from USA. |  | 6 |
| 4771746140 | Costa Rica ( central america) | Protects rain forests to promote tourism. Home of cool frogs that are dying from global warming. |  | 7 |
| 4771746948 | Peru ( south america) | The genetic ancestry of all potatoes. El Nino starts here about every 4-6 years when the coastal waters become warm during the winter. Some of the Amazon Rainforest is in Peru. |  | 8 |
| 4771747621 | Venezuela ( south america) | Second largest "proven" oil reserves. Member of OPEC.Sells lots of oil to USA. Current leadership strongly favor public (national) control of oil is better than private (company) owned oil. Uses the oil as a bargaining tool that often creates tension with the U.S. |  | 9 |
| 4771748316 | brazil ( south america) | Home of the Amazon Rainforest, largest rainforests in the world. Home greatest amount of terrestrial biodiversity. Controversies over building dams here is growing as the population needs to deal with water demand. Rainforests have nutrient-poor soil. Rainforests are cut down to use land to grow cattle for meat consumption. |  | 10 |
| 4771748932 | Vietnam ( south asia) | Vietnam/American War lasted from mid-60s to mid-70s. Poisonous "Agent Orange" was used in the war by USA to defoliate forests. Agent Orange linked to deformed children in Vietnam and sick US soldiers. |  | 11 |
| 4771749246 | Japan ( east asia) | Birth rates are too low Few children. Not enough young people to support the old. Source of the Kudzu vine that is invading all over southern USA. Strongly supported nuclear power for electricity until the Fukushima disaster created an electricity controversy. Site of the Minamata mercury poisoning disaster. |  | 12 |
| 4771749496 | China ( east asia) | Fastest growing major economy in the world. Much of the growth is attributed to weak environmental regulations. Massive amounts of coal burning makes the electricity for economic growth, but this coal also heavily pollutes air and water. Frequently accused of violating the right to free speech. Recently finished the world's largest dam (hydroelectric power plant). |  | 13 |
| 4771749717 | India ( south asia) | Will soon surpass China as most populous country Also like China, is growing economically and therefore increasing pollution.. |  | 14 |
| 4771749857 | Bangladesh (south asia) | One of the poorest countries on Earth. Many of the country's poor live on flat flood plains (land prone to flooding). Lots of natural occurring arsenic (a toxin) is in the water. |  | 15 |
| 4771750284 | Ukraine ( eastern Europe) | Formerly part of the Soviet Union. Site of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Disaster. Home of Ms. Landa (ALHS Chem teacher). |  | 16 |
| 4771750601 | Russia ( western Asia) | Formerly part of the Soviet Union. Large supply of oil & natural gas to sell. |  | 17 |
| 4771751390 | Nigeria ( Africa) | Discovery of oil in this area brought oil companies like Shell and Chevron here. There is now conflict between native Nigerians and oil companies over environmental destruction and human deaths. |  | 18 |
| 4771751666 | Ethiopia ( Africa) | Frequent famines because of frequent droughts. Would like to build dams on the Nile to get water. |  | 19 |
| 4771752613 | Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) ( Africa) | Home to beautiful rainforests. Last of the gorillas live here. Intense civil wars have hurt the people and land. |  | 20 |
| 4771753769 | Germany ( europe) | Generates about 25% of its electricity from renewable energy sources. (Wind, Solar, etc.) The strong economy of Germany makes it very influential in Europe. An example of how renewable energy can be the backbone of a strong economy. |  | 21 |
| 4771755003 | Netherlands ( Holland) ( europe) | One of most eco-friendly s in the world. Land of bicycles and canals. |  | 22 |
| 4771755004 | Ireland ( europe) | Has a nation wide plastic bag tax. A single fungus species destroyed nearly all of their potatoes because they were genetically too similar. 1/8th of the population died from hunger/malnutrition during this time. |  | 23 |
| 4771755299 | Australia ( Oceania) | Invasive rabbits have destroyed much of the countryside. Heavy mining industry. Experiencing terrible drought, water shortages, and wildfires. Adds recycled sewage water to drinking water supplies. |  | 24 |
| 4773651736 | california | An area with many endemic (found only in one place) species. People live near the coast where climate is nice but fresh water is scarce. Built a major network of dams, canals, and pipes to move water |  | 25 |
