Unit 10: Quiz 2- Human Geography

Which countries have strong economies even though they have no oil reserves?

Israel Turkey

What are the two main issues of the Arab-Israeli conflict?

Israeli security Palestinian autonomy

Which beliefs underlie political Islam?

It is important to apply Islamic principles to political life. It is important to apply Islamic principles to personal life. Globalization will empower the Muslim world. (added The Muslim world is in decline. & took out It is important to apply Islamic principles to political life.)

Which problems affect this region's farming communities? Choose all that apply.

availability of water salinization (4/5 on this one)

Understanding the human geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa is important because it _____.

gives insight into regional conflict influences the region's political and economic decisions (took out offers insight into the Hindu influence on global relationships & added influences the region's political and economic decisions)

Challenges this region's urban areas must address include _____.

housing shortages inadequate services migration to rural areas (took pollution& inadequate services out and added population decrease)

Population density in the region's urban areas is

increasing

In what ways has technology affected culture in the region?

threatens traditional values reduces educational levels improves access to communication (took out increases regional isolation)

How might human geographers describe the political situation in North Africa and Southwest Asia? Choose all that apply.

unstable turbulent conflict-ridden

The main physical characteristic affecting North Africa and Southwest Asia's settlement patterns is _____.

water (not carbon)

Which terms can be used to generalize the human geography of the region.

Arab Hindu Islam monotheistic multiethnic Jewish (6/8 on this one)

What language do most of the people in the region speak?

Arabic

Which nations have large supplies of petroleum?

Bahrain Israel Jordan United Arab Emirates (Added Israel and took out Saudia Arabia)

How has technology affected this region's settlement patterns?

Improved water storage and delivery systems have increased areas where people can live. Globalization has increased urbanization. (4/5 on this one)

Which statements describe the nation of Israel?

It was created as a homeland for the Jewish people. Hebrew is the dominant language. (4/5 on this one)

Which natural resource supports the economy of many nations in the region?

oil