SW Asia's Geographic Features Scoggins

Question 1

Countries which border the Persian Gulf such as Kuwait have very limited fresh water supplies. Many are forced to search

Accepted Answer

Desalination of salt water from the Persian gulf

Question 2

The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers flow through which countries

Accepted Answer

Turkey, Syria, Iraq

Question 3

When comparing Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, what do all three religions have in common (choose 3)?

Accepted Answer

They are monotheistic., Abraham is the patriarch of the faith., They originated in Southwest Asia (Middle East).

Question 4

Which statement best defines “water rights”?

Accepted Answer

Laws that say who can use the water in a region

Question 5

What does the letter D represent in the picture

Accepted Answer

Arabian Sea

Question 6

What does letter A represent in the picture

Accepted Answer

Israel

Question 7

This is a 25 mile territory that has been a source of dispute between Israel and Jordan

Accepted Answer

Gaza Strip

Question 8

What does the letter D represent in the picture

Accepted Answer

Iran

Question 9

How have the major rivers of Southwest Asia (Middle East) become a part of political conflict?

Accepted Answer

Several countries have built dams along their portion of the river, cutting

Question 10

Which countries are the most oil-rich in the Southwestern Asia (Middle East) region?

Accepted Answer

Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia

Question 11

Which of these would have the greatest impact on the daily lives of people in the country in Jordan?

Accepted Answer

Irrigation conflicts with Israel

Question 12

All of the following EXCEPT are the three environmental issues in SW Asia

Accepted Answer

Acid Rain

Question 13

What does the letter E represent in the picture

Accepted Answer

Red Sea

Question 14

What are the three prominent religions in SW Asia

Accepted Answer

Christianity, Judaism, Islam

Question 15

Which of the following sets of terms are incorrectly grouped?

Accepted Answer

Christianity, Yahweh, Jesus, Mecca

Question 16

The reason for division between Sunni and Shia Muslims is based on the issue of

Accepted Answer

leadership of Islam after Muhammad’s death

Question 17

What does the letter A represent in the picture

Accepted Answer

Tigris River

Question 18

What does the letter B represent in the picture

Accepted Answer

Iraq

Question 19

The Strait of Hormuz connects which two bodies of water

Accepted Answer

Strait of Hormuz/Persian Gulf

Question 20

What does the letter E represent in the picture

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan

Question 21

Which of these climates would you LEAST likely find in the Middle East?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean, Rainforest

Question 22

Which of the following was NOT a factor in the spread of the three main religions?

Accepted Answer

The Kurds wanting and fighting for their own country.

Question 23

What does the B present in the picture

Accepted Answer

Persian Gulf

Question 24

This river provides water for Israel, Jordan, and Syria

Accepted Answer

Jordan

Question 25

Much of the world's oil supply is shipped through this

Accepted Answer

Strait of Hormuz

Question 26

Shara is an Arab girl. Why can’t it be assumed that Shara is Muslim?

Accepted Answer

Not all Arabs are Muslims

Question 27

What does the letter G represent in the picture

Accepted Answer

Euphrates River

Question 28

Countries in SW Asia have had disputes over which natural resource

Accepted Answer

Water

Question 29

What does the letter C represent in the picture

Accepted Answer

Strait of Hormuz

Question 30

Which statement relates to religion instead of ethnicity?

Accepted Answer

Kareem Malik follows the Quran.

Question 31

Which of these BEST explains the importance of Judaism in World History?

Accepted Answer

It was the first major monotheistic faith in the world.

Question 32

What does the letter F represent in the picture

Accepted Answer

Suez Canal

Question 33

What does the letter A represent in the picture

Accepted Answer

Saudi Arabia

Question 34

What is desalination

Accepted Answer

Removing salt from sea water

Question 35

What does the letter A represent in the picture

Accepted Answer

Saudi Arabia

Question 36

Why is the Suez Canal important to international shipping

Accepted Answer

Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea

Question 37

What three countries are fighting for water rights to the Euphrates River?

Accepted Answer

Turkey, Iraq, Syria

Question 38

The primary purpose of both the Suez and the Panama canals was to __________________.

Accepted Answer

decrease the distance of trade routes

Question 39

Which country in SW Asia depends on desalination plants to provide drinking water

Accepted Answer

Saudi Arabia

Question 40

What does the letter C represent in the picture

Accepted Answer

Jordan River

Question 41

What does the letter C represent in the picture

Accepted Answer

Turkey

Question 42

Which of the following are disputed territories between Palestinian Arabs and the Israelis?

Accepted Answer

West Bank, Gaza Strip

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