Unit 9: Quiz 1
Aden Gulf
trading route between the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea
Dead Sea, Jordan River
Israel and Jordan are separated by the _____. Choose all that apply.
Arabian Desert, Empty Quarter
Other names for the Rub-al-Khali are _____.
less than 10 inches; 130 degrees F
The Arabian Desert has an annual rainfall of _____ and summer temperatures that can reach _____.
north
The area _________ of the Atlas Mountains receives more precipitation.
Arabian Desert
The dominant physical feature of the Arabian Peninsula is the _____.
Asir and Hejaz
The elevation of which mountains makes skiing possible? Choose all that apply. Aden Asir Hadramawt Hejaz
True
The term "Middle East" began with the Europeans, to refer to the area around the Persian Gulf.
Mediterranean, Arid, Semiarid
The three climate types that dominate Southwest Asia?
oil and water
The two most important resources in the Middle East are?
Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia
Through which countries do the Atlas Mountains pass? Algeria Egypt Libya Morocco Tunisia Western Sahara
Red Sea
What body of water forms Egypt's eastern border?
Mediterranean
What body of water forms Egypt's northern border?
Arabian Peninsula, desert terrain, dry climate, petroleum reserves
What do the countries in this lesson have in common? Arabian Peninsula desert terrain dry climate fertile farmland petroleum reserves plentiful precipitation Red Sea
prevents flooding, reduces soil fertility
What effects has the Aswan Dam had on the surrounding land? Choose all that apply. increases precipitation makes soils more fertile prevents flooding reduces soil fertility
Sinai Peninsula
What forms a land bridge between Asia and Africa?
petroleum
What natural resource has played the largest role in the economies of the Persian Gulf countries?
Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
What physical features play a significant role in the region's oil exports? Empty Quarter Gulf of Aden Hadramawt Persian Gulf Strait of Hormuz
natural gas and petroleum
What resources have brought great wealth to some of the countries of North Africa?
Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Iran
Which Middle East countries are part of the Fertile Crescent? Choose all that apply. Cyprus Iran Egypt Afghanistan Jordan Israel Iraq Lebanon Syria Turkey
Morocco
Which North African country is closest to Europe?
Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Which countries have a border along the Persian Gulf? Choose all that apply. Kuwait Qatar Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Yemen
Bahrain
Which country is an island?
Dead Sea
Which sea is really a lake?
Ancient civilizations once lived along the Nile. Fertile lands surround the Nile. The Nile provides irrigation for surrounding farms.
Which statements describe the Nile River? Choose all that apply. Ancient civilizations once lived along the Nile. Fertile lands surround the Nile. Few people live near the river. The Nile provides irrigation for surrounding farms. The Nile runs through Libya and Tunisia.
It is a productive farming area
Why is the Fertile Crescent important?
archipelago
a group of islands clustered together in a large body of water
peninsula
a land mass surrounded by water on three sides
monsoon
a seasonal change in air circulation patterns that result in heavy wind and rain
oasis
a small fertile area in the desert, usually a place where water is close to the surface
rain shadow
an area that receives less precipitation because of its location on the leeward side of a mountain
Arabian Sea
between the Arabian Peninsula and India
Gulf of Oman
east of the United Arab Emirates
Anatolia
is another name for Asia Minor.
Strait of Hormuz
presents a challenge to shipping the region's petroleum
Red Sea
separates Africa and Asia
Persian Gulf
separates the Arabian Peninsula from Iran
aquifers
underground water sources
Bab-el-Mandeb
west of Yemen
