World Geography Final Review

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Country indicated with number 7 on the map?

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Israel

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Which body of water is indicated on the map?

Back

Red Sea

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What city is considered holy by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

Back

Jerusalem

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The Suez Canal is an important waterway because it connects:

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The Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

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A monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Muhammad.

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Islam

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The term "Middle East" is often used to describe:

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A region with shared cultural and geographic characteristics

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Why is the Strait of Hormuz strategically important?

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It is a major oil shipping route

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What causes the formation of rift valleys in Africa?

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Continental plates pulling apart

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What is desertification?

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The expansion of dry conditions into moist areas

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The primary basis of trade between North and West Africa was characterized by which two commodities?

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Gold and Salt