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SW Asia (Middle East)Geography Test Review How does where we live impact how we live?

SW Asia (Middle East)Geography Test Review How does where we live impact how we live?. In this unit we learned about the following topics. Some important papers to study are references below… Physical Geography Physical features Cultural Geography Political features

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SW Asia (Middle East)Geography Test Review How does where we live impact how we live?

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  1. SW Asia (Middle East)Geography Test ReviewHow does where we live impact how we live? In this unit we learned about the following topics. Some important papers to study are references below… • Physical Geography • Physical features • Cultural Geography • Political features • Environmental Issues • Unequal Distribution of Water • Water Pollution and Drought • Impact of Oil

  2. SW Asia Geography ReviewHow does where we live impact how we live? Directions: • Run the PowerPoint as a SlideShow • Read each question carefully • Think about your response • Reveal the correct answer • Keep track of questions you know • Review questions you need more practice with

  3. Q: A: Which country is this? Israel

  4. Q: A: Which country is this? Turkey

  5. Q: A: Which country is this? Saudi Arabia

  6. Q: A: Which country is this? Iraq

  7. Q: A: Which country is this? Iran

  8. Q: A: Which country is this? Afghanistan

  9. Q: Which political feature is this? A: Gaza Strip

  10. Q: A: What physical feature is this? Jordan River

  11. Q: A: What physical feature is this? Mediterranean Sea

  12. Q: A: What physical feature is this? Euphrates River

  13. Q: A: What man-made feature is this? Suez Canal

  14. Q: A: What physical feature is this? Persian Gulf

  15. Q: A: What physical feature is this? Red Sea

  16. Q: A: What physical feature is this? Tigris River

  17. Q: A: What physical feature is this? Strait of Hormuz

  18. Q: A: What physical feature is this? Arabian Sea

  19. Q: A: Desert What type of physical feature covers most of SW Asia?

  20. Q: A: Desert What type of climate covers most of SW Asia?

  21. Q: A: The Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water?

  22. Q: A: Oil Generally, the Arabian Peninsula is rich in this natural resource.

  23. Q: A: Saudi Arabia This country has the most oil and the profits have been spent building roads, hospitals, and schools.

  24. Q: A: Unequal distribution of oil Some countries in SW Asia have a lot of oil, while others have very little. This is referred to as…

  25. Q: A: Life expectancy Literacy rate Generally, countries that have oil resources enjoy a high GDP and …

  26. Q: A: GDP Life expectancy Literacy rate Generally, countries that do not have oil resources have a low…

  27. Q: A: Israel An exception to this rule is ____. They do not have oil, but have an highly developed nation.

  28. Q: A: They diversified their economy, developing technology and other natural resources, like salt. How has Israel become highly developed without oil?

  29. Q: A: In the past, their leader Saddam Hussein, spent the money on the military, weapons, and fighting wars. Iraq has a lot of oil, however the people have not benefited from the profits. Why?

  30. Q: A: They have a lot of oil, and natural gas and fertile land. However, due to political conflicts in the country, their GDP per capita is not as high. What is the impact of oil on the nation of Iran?

  31. Q: A: What are two of the major issues contributing to problems with water? (Used for irrigation, trade, industry, and drinking) Pollution and Unequal distribution

  32. Q: A: Irrigation In drier, more arid regions of Southwest Asia, farmers rely on this agricultural technique to grow crops.

  33. Q: A: Euphrates River and Jordan River What are the names of the TWO (2) major rivers that are a source of conflict in SW Asia?

  34. Q: A: Turkey Iraq Syria Which three countries are fighting over the Euphrates River?

  35. Q: A: Israel Palestinians Jordan Syria Which four groups are fighting over the Jordan River?

  36. Q: A: Iraq Even though this country has an issues with Syria’s pollution of the Euphrates River, they may become allies against Turkey.

  37. Q: A: They are upset about the 22 dams Turkey built on the Euphrates River which restricts the amount of water they get in their countries. What is Iraq and Syria’s issue with Turkey?

  38. Q: A: Israel and Jordan both claim the River, and feel like the other is stealing their water. Also, Israel is upset that Syria is polluting the Yarmuk, one of the Jordan’s tributaries. What is the issue over the Jordan River?

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