TEST

Choose a physical feature discussed in this unit. Discuss its effect on the region's physical and human geography.

A very important feature in partly in the Sub-Sahara of Africa is the Great Rift Valley which stretches for about 6000km from Syria to Mozambique is a block faulted valley, 30 to 60 miles wide which represents a rift in the African plate of plate tectonics, similar to the ones under the ocean like the mid-Atlantic ridge. It has fertile soil in it, partly from volcanoes like Mt Killimanjaro, and also many large lakes like Lake Tanganyika, It provided a rich environment due to the soil and the lakes for example, for the Bantu people in the past, many of which had their kingdoms here. Ancient human remains have been found in it's soil by Richard Leakey.

What physical features are shared by the countries on the Arabian Peninsula? Select all that apply.

Arabian Desert arid climate desert terrain petroleum reserves

Over-irrigation on the Amu Darya River is causing the_________Sea to dry up.

Aral

What sea borders Russia, Poland, and Latvia?

Baltic

The North European Plain runs through these countries.

Belarus Poland Russia

Which of the countries listed below receives the least rainfall?

Chad

The___________is the second longest river in Europe. It forms a border between Serbia and__________before draining into the__________Sea

Danube Romania Black

Which countries are known as the Baltic nations?

Estonia Latvia Lithuania

The most productive farmland in the region is _____.

Fertile Crescent

The Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers are located in this country.

India

The Indo-Gangetic Plain is located in _____.

India

The Mekong River runs through much of Southeast Asia. Which nation is NOT affected by it?

Indonesia

The Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan, and Philippine Sea border this Asian country.

Japan

Singapore is located on the__________peninsula.

Malaysian

Another name for Southwest Asia is _____.

Middle East

______________are the physical feature that have separated ethnic groups from each other in the Balkans.

Mountains

One of the most important environmental issues facing nations in this region is deforestation. Which of the following countries is dealing with this problem? Select all that apply.

North Korea Malaysia China Philippines

____________is the natural resource that has played the largest role in the economic development of the Persian Gulf countries.

Petroleum

The_________continent is a phrase used to describe Africa.

Plateau

___________, the largest country in the world, lies on a landmass comprised of two continents called___________It is separated by the____________Mountains. Most of its population lives in__________to the____________of the mountains.

Russia Eurasia Ural Europe west

The___________Desert runs through West and Central Africa. It extends from the Atlantic to the___________Ocean. Farmers here practice__________agriculture, moving to a new location when soil nutrients are used up.

Sahel Indian Shifting

The countries located in Central Asia became environmental disasters because of this nation.

Soviet Union

Match the river to the phrase that describes it.

Zambezi = home to Victoria Falls Nile = world's longest river Niger = Africa's third longest river Congo = also called the Zaire

What is the Intertropical Convergence Zone?

a low-pressure area that influences climate

Match your vocabulary words to their definitions.

cataract = large waterfall delta = broad, triangular shaped land at the mouth of a river drought = water shortage escarpment = steep slope or cliff tributary = stream that flows into a larger stream or body of water veldt = plateau

The Sahara: _____.

contains fertile areas experiences flash floods has deadly sandstorms

Eastern Central Europe's cold winters and mild summers are due to its_____________climate.

continental

The benefits provided by Africa's rivers include all of the following except _____.

cross-continental transport

The Balkan region isn't good for farming because of its _____.

dry summers infertile soil mountainous terrain

What factors have contributed to desertification in the region?

farming overgrazing population growth

The Danube River is important to Eastern Europe because: _____.

it connects Central Europe with Eastern Europe. it is used for trade. it is used for transportation.

What are North Africa's most valuable natural resources? Select all that apply.

natural gas petroleum

What are some characteristics of the Pacific Ring of Fire? Select all that apply.

volcanoes earthquakes tsunamis