Eastern Hemisphere CW

Which body of water serves as a transportation route linking Africa, Europe, and the Middle East?

• Nile River

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• St. Lawrence Seaway

Which mountain range creates a natural border between Europe and Asia?

• Alps

• Urals

• Pyrenees

• Himalayas

Which mountain range creates a natural border between the Italian peninsula and the rest of Europe?

• Alps

• Urals

• Pyrenees

• Himalayas

Which mountain range creates a natural border between Spain and France?

• Alps

• Urals

• Pyrenees

• Himalayas

How did the geographic features of Greece affect the ancient Greeks’ relationships with other societies?

• Its flat plains meant Greece was prone to attacks from its enemies.

• Its papyrus plants allowed Greeks to make paper for writing letters.

• Its abundant farmland meant the people of Greece could live isolated.

• Its coastal settlements encouraged Greeks to engage in overseas trade.

Which body of water links the countries of France, Italy, and Greece?

• Adriatic Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Tyrrhenian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

Which physical feature separates the Indian subcontinent from China?

• Gobi Desert

• Ganges River

• Yangtze River

• Himalaya Mountains

What type of climate would you most likely encounter if you travel to the Middle East?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Tropical

• Subtropical

9. In which continent are the Himalayan Mountains located?

• Asia

• Africa

• Australia

• Europe

Which continent is southeast of the United States and across the Atlantic Ocean?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• North America