Unit#5
island
Cyprus
true
of the Middle East its definition can change.
false
All the countries in Central Asia are densely populated.
false
The region of Siberia is in Europen Russia.
false
Both Russia and Central Asia are located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
false
Central Asia has very few mineral resources.
false
Central Asia is located north of Russia.
false
Far northern Russia has a humid cold climate.
true
Fertile triangle has rich farmlands.
They are both grassy flatlands
How is the West Siberian Plain like the prairies in the United States?
European Russia
In what region are most of Russia's industrial centers?
true
Many of the Middle East's population and agricultural centers are located on rivers.
false
Most of Russia's inland seas are located in the eastern part of the country.
false
Most of the Middle East is well suited to agriculture.
true
Much of Russia's coastline is frozen throughout most of the year.
true
Much of Saudi Arabia and Iran has a desert climate.
false
Much of the Middle East has humid warm and humid cold climates, like the climate in the United States.
true
No part of Russia has a warm tropical climates.
true
One of the continents of the Middle East is Africa.
true
Parts of Central Asia have desert climates.
true
Permafrost means ground that stays frozen all year round.
gulf
Persian
true
Populations are lower in areas covered by desert or mountains.
Sea
Red
true
Russia has large reserves of petroleum and natural gas.
false
Russia has only two different types of climates.
false
Russia has the largest population in the world.
true
Russia has the longest coastline in the world.
true
Russia is located on two continents, Europe and Asia.
false
Russia is made up of 50 states.
true
Russia is most of its population is in European Russia.
true
Russia is rich in mineral resources.
true
Russia is rich in natural resources.
true
Russia is the largest country in the world.
true
Russia's official name is the Russian Federation.
true
Russia's population lives mostly in the western part of the country.
true
Saudi Arabia is on the Arabia Peninsula, has large reserves of oil, and has a long coastline.
peninsula
Sinai
true
Subarctic region coniferous forests can grow there.
false
The Aral Sea is on the northern coastline of Russia.
false
The Black Sea separates Russia from Central Asia.
true
The Central Asian countries were once part of the Soviet Union.
true
The Don River is located in European Russia.
true
The Lena River flows from south to north.
false
The Middle East is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
false
The Middle East lies on one continent.
true
The Ob-Irtysh River is located in Siberia.
true
The Tigris and the Euphrates both run through Iraq.
false
The Volga River is frozen eight months of the year.
false
The desert regions of Egypt are North Africa's most important agricultural centers.
false
The eight Central Asian countries are north of Russia
false
The equator cuts through the southern part of the Middle East.
true
The fertile Crescent is an important agricultural area.
true
The term Middle East can change over time.
Volga, Don, and Dnieper
They are rivers in European Russia.
true
Today, the Middle East is located on three continents.
true
Water is a necessary resource for agriculture.
true
Water is a scarce resource in the Middle East.
poor soil and harsh climate
What conditions can lead to low crop yields?
St. Petersburg
What is Russia's leading port?
A treeless plain
What is a steppe?
wheat
What is the main grain crop in Russia?
The Ural Mountains
What landform separates European and Asian Russia?
crude oil
What natural resource plays a large role in the politics and economics of the Middle East?
in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
Where are both Russia and the countries of Central Asia located?
in the fertile triangle
Where do two thirds of Russia's crops grow?
In Asian Russia
Where is the Central Siberian Plareau?
in a cold polar climate
Where would you find permafrost?
The Suez Canal
Which body of water connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea?
St. Petersburg
Which city is Russia's largest port and center of culture?
Saudi Arabia
Which country is the world's largest producer and exporter of crude oil?
Israel
Which country lies within the Fertile Crescent?
Yemen, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
Which group of countries is on the Arabian Peninsula?
crude oil
Which mineral has helped make the Middle East a highly strategic region?
Egypt, Iran, and Turkey.
Which of the following countries are densely populated?
Turkey
Which of the following countries is not a major producer of crude oil?
Siberia, Asian Russia, and the Central Siberian Plateau
Which of the following lies to the east of the Ural Mountains?
The Nile
Which river system is an important agricultural center in Egypt?
Egypt
Whuch country has the greatest population in the Middle East?
because much of the region is covered by desert
Why do the countries on the central and southern Arabian Peninsula have such low population densities?
true
the coolest climates in the Middle East are found in mountainous regions.