QUIZ 3: USES OF GEOGRAPHY

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Which factors have the greatest impact on regional oil production? Choose all that apply. 1.MARPOL 2.OPEC 3.political conflict 4.supply and demand

2,3

Which physical characteristics have played a role in the region's environmental problems? Choose all that apply. 1. abundant precipitation 2.arid climate 3.fertile soils 4.oil resources

2,4

What is political Islam? the ceremony that celebrates political freedom the government's management of economic and environmental resources the incorporation of Islam into government functions the religion of the Israelis

the incorporation of Islam into government functions

What is the region's major economic challenge? 1.the oil industry's stability 2.biodiversity loss 3.agricultural productivity 4.marine degradation

the oil industry's stability

Which of the following civilizations had their beginning in the area known as the "Cradle of Civilization," or Mesopotamia? 1.Assyria 2.Babylonia 3.Egypt 4.Han 5.Indus 6.Sumer

1,2,6

How has population growth affected North Africa and Southwest Asia? Choose all that apply. 1.decreased biodiversity 2.decreased forested areas 3.decreased salinity 4.increased food security 5.increased urbanization

1,2,5

vocab

1

How has increased population growth affected this region? 1.increased competition for jobs 2.increased emigration 3.increased membership in extremist groups 4.reduced brain drain 5.reduced oil production

1,2,3

Strategies to improve water quality in the region include _____. 1. building dams 2.improving irrigation techniques 3.urbanization 4.building storage facilities 5.salinization

1,2,4

The earliest civilizations in Egypt were centered on the (Tigris or Nile) River.

Nile

(Babylonia or Sumer) was the first recorded civilization.

Sumer

Why was North Africa important to its conquering states? as a source of food and trade for its precious metals for strategic military purposes no importance whatsoever

as a source of food and trade

The two main reasons for conflict in Southwest Asia today are natural resources and [religion or independence or power or protection].

religion

(Gold or Water) is the region's most important resource.

water

Democracy in the region _____. 1.is firmly established in the majority of the nations 2.is welcomed by political leaders because it supports cultural identity. 3.will be a gradual process 4.will be much like democracy in the U.S.

will be a gradual process


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