Southwest Asia - Oil

True or False: Some countries have grown very rich due to their oil production?

• True

• False

What is another name for desert nomads

• Camel Keepers

• Egyptians

• Bedouins

• Tribal People

The Middle East region is NOT on which one of these continents?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• Australia

Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

• Oil was formed a very long time ago.

• Oil is usually found in pockets deep in the earth.

• Oil is distributed evenly throughout the world.

• Oil is sometimes found beneath the ocean floor.

Which Middle Eastern country has the most oil?

• Iraq

• Syria

• Saudi Arabia

• Yemen

Which answer below BEST describes the purpose of OPEC?

• Nations that work together for world peace.

• Group of nations that work to preserve the environment.

• Group of nations that work together to regulate the sale of oil.

• The professional basketball league in Saudi Arabia.

OPEC's purpose is to 

• not pay taxes
• control supply and cost of oil
• increase gas prices

Which is true of how oil has changed the Middle East?

• All Residents are richer
• it has not impacted their economy
• it has modernized this area
• it has helped terrorists

Which of the following natural resources are found in abundance in Southwest Asia?

• Oil and natural gas
• Forests and wildlife
• Gold and gemstones
• Forests and freshwater

Around what body of water are most of the Southwest Asia O.P.E.C. countries located?

• Red Sea
• Persian Gulf
• Indian Ocean
• Mediterranean Sea