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Middle East Geo-
Unit 2 - Middle East Geography
Question | Answer |
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What is the body of water between northwest Africa and Asia? | Red Sea |
Where are massive oil reserves are found? | Persian Gulf |
What structure, that is man-made, connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea? | Suez Canal |
What is the key water source for Israel, Lebanon and Syria? | Jordan River |
Much of the world's oil is shipped through_________________ | Strait of Hormuz |
What unclaimed territory of land has been a source of dispute between Israel and its neighbors for many years? | Gaza Strip |
Today, Turkey, Syria and Iraq complete for the water of which one of the twin rivers? | Euphrates River |
Which twin river starts in Turkey and flows parallel to the east of it's twin? | Tigris River |
For centuries the __________________, has been part of the trade route between India and Europe. | Arabian Sea |
What are the 3 largest countries of the Middle East? | Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran |
Many of the largest cities in SW Asia are located on or near what physical feature? | Major rivers |
Which best describes the climate of most of SW Asia? | Hot and dry |
Why is the Middle East often referred to as the "Crossroads of the World"? | it is where 3 continents connect- Europe, Africa and Asia |