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Middle East Part I - Physical Features and The People

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What is the largest peninsula in the Middle East?   Arabian Peninsula  
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How much of the world's oil supply is found on the Arabian Peninsula?   1/4 of the world's oil  
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Which river is the longest in the world?   Nile River  
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Which body of water has vast oil reserves?   Persian Gulf  
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What are streambeds that is very dry except during heavy rain?   wadis  
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What is the region's longest mountain range?   Atlas Mountains  
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Which country has 2/3 of the world's phosphate deposits?   Morocco  
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How much of the world's iron ore reserves is found in the Middle East?   10%  
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What percentage of the region is desert?   50%  
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What is the largest desert in the world?   Sahara  
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What is a place in the desert where water is present?   oasis  
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Which climate is used for livestock grazing?   steppe  
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Which climate is where most crops are grown?   Mediterranean climate  
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How many people live in the Middle East region?   400 million  
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What are the causes of most of the conflict in the region?   territory and resources  
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Which ethnic group is in the majority?   Arabs  
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Which religion do most of the Israelis follow?   Jewish  
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Which religion do most Arabs practice?   Islam  
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Who are the ancesters of the Israelis?   Hebrews  
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Which ethnic groups have been massacred by ruling parties?   Armenians and Kurds  
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