Unit #6 Re-Teach

Unit #6 Re-Teach

North Africa & SouthWest Asia

Resources in North Africa & Southwest Asia

Due to North Africa & Southwest Asia being filled with Deserts there are not many natural resources available to boost economies in the region. Oil is the most important natural resource when it comes to benefiting economies of this region.

Multiple Choice

How has the distribution of natural resources in Southwest Asia and North Africa affected economic patterns in the region?

• A majority of the people living in the region work in diamond mines.

• Some nations in the region have significant wealth from the sale of oil.

• A growing lumber industry has developed in the region.

• The region is home to many factories producing exports.

Multiple Choice

Which major geographic factor dominates nations in the region of North Africa and Southwest Asia?

• A huge fresh water sea

• A set of high mountains

• A system of large canyons

• A collection of vast deserts

Multiple Choice

How do the geographic features shown on the map most likely influence the economies of nations in the region?

• Agricultural production is significantly limited.

• Trade with southern African nations is relatively easy.

• Most nations of the region are wealthy from oil exports.

• Mining and gemstone production is common in the region.

Multiple Choice

Which country on the map is located on the Arabian Peninsula?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

Based on the information in the previous slide. What causes water scarcity in the region?

• high amounts of precipitation

• low amounts of precipitation

• cold wet climates in the region

• mountains causing a rain shadow

Multiple Choice

One way that officials in Saudi Arabia have adapted to a lack of water includes —

• planting drought resistant crops

• constructing dams on major rivers

• building desalination plants

• elevating homes to avoid flooding

Major World Religions

1.) Christianity

2.) Islam

3.) Judaism

4.) Buddhism

5.) Hinduism

Islam

Multiple Choice

Which factor is most responsible for unifying Southwest Asia and North Africa as a culture region?

• Similar architecture

• Islamic religion

• Persian language

• Theocratic governments