Southwest Asia and Arabia Geography

What continent is the Middle East on?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Antartica

Which body of water is this?

• Red Sea
• Persian Gulf
• Strait of Hormuz
• Mediterranean Sea

Why was the location of the Arabian region so important in the past?

• It was located at the center of great mineral wealth.

• It was located at the center of trade between Africa, Europe, and Asia.

• It was located at a farming center that exported much of the wheat used in breadmaking.

• It was located at the center of major fishing ports.

Which body of water is this?

• Arabian Sea
• Mediterranean Sea
• Tigris River
• Euphrates River

What three continents surround the Arabian Peninsula?

• Africa

• South America

• Asia

• Europe

What is the climate like in the Arabian Peninsula?

• cold and wet

• humid

• dry and hot

Most of Arabia is covered in what type of land?

• desert

• mountains

• plains

• marshes

Where is most of the water found in Arabia?

• rivers

• wells

• Oases

• lakes

"4" on the map represents

• Arabian Sea
• Red Sea
• Suez Canal
• Persian Gulf

Which feature is labeled #5?

• Red Sea
• Gaza Strip
• Persian Gulf
• Arabian Peninsula