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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 Environmental Issues Unequal Distribution of Water Water Pollution and Drought Impact of Oil

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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

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SW Asia Geography ReviewHow does where we live impact how we live?

Directions:1. Run the PowerPoint as a SlideShow2. Read each question carefully3. Think about your response4. Reveal the correct answer5. Keep track of questions you know6. Review questions you need more practice with

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Q: Which country is this?A:

Israel

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Q: Which country is this?A:

Turkey

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Q: Which country is this?A:

Saudi Arabia

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Q: Which country is this?A:

Iraq

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Q: Which country is this?A:

Iran

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Q: Which country is this?A: Afghanistan

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Q: Which political feature is this?

A: Gaza Strip

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

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Q: What physical feature is this?A: Mediterrane

an Sea

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Q: What physical feature is this?A: Euphrates

River

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

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

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Q: What physical feature is this?A:

Red Sea

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

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Q: What physical feature is this?A:

Strait of Hormuz

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

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Q: What type of physical feature covers most of SW Asia?

A: Desert

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Q: What type of climate covers most of SW Asia?

A: Desert

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Q: The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water?

A: The Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea

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

A: Oil

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

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

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Q: Generally, countries that have oil resources enjoy a high GDP and …

A: Life expectancyLiteracy rate

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Q: Generally, countries that do not have oil resources have a low…

A: GDPLife expectancyLiteracy rate

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

A: Israel

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Q: How has Israel become highly developed without oil?

A: They diversified their economy, developing technology and other natural resources, like salt.

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

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Q: What is the impact of oil on the nation of Iran?

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.

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

A: Pollution and Unequal distribution

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

A: Irrigation

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Q: What are the names of the TWO (2) major rivers that are a source of conflict in SW Asia?

A: Euphrates River and Jordan River

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Q: Which three countries are fighting over the Euphrates River?

A: Turkey IraqSyria

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Q: Which four groups are fighting over the Jordan River?

A: IsraelPalestiniansJordanSyria

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

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Q: What is Iraq and Syria’s issue with Turkey?

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.

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Q: What is the issue over the Jordan River?

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.