Chapter 16 Study Guide

The French term "Levant," used to describe the Eastern Mediterranean subregion, refers to the

• rocky, rugged terrain.

• sun rising in the East.

• steep mountain ranges.

• high lava plains and steppes.

their thin soil that is not useful for farming.

• the regions cold temperatures

• their thin soil that is not useful for farming.

• rainfall that causes flash flooding.

• frequent movement of tectonic plates.

To the east of the coastal country, some of Syria's major cities lie on steppes, which are

• formed by shifting tectonic plates.

• below sea level.

• a semi-arid region.

• characterized by a large plateau.

Which of the following bodies of water forms a natural border between Jordan and the Israeli-occupied West Bank?

• the Gulf of Aqaba

• the Euphrates River

• Lake al-Assad

• the Jordan River

The Euphrates River is important to the region's economy because it

• is a popular tourist destination in Israel.

• provides the entire country of Syria with water.

• flows through all of the countries in the Eastern Mediterranean.

• forms a natural border between Jordan and the West Bank.

Which of the following climates in the Eastern Mediterranean supports the growth of citrus fruits, olives, apples, apricots, and grapes?

• Mediterranean

• semi-arid

• highland

• subtropical

Which of the following describes the Dead Sea?

• It is located in Syria.

• It is the largest body of water in the northern hemisphere

• It is the lowest body of water on Earth.

• It is used for irrigation and agriculture

As one moves inland from the coast, the climate changes from

• Mediterranean to semi-arid.

• humid subtropical to semi-arid steppe and arid desert.

• arid desert to Mediterranean.

• humid subtropical to continental.

Which of the following regions or countries does NOT benefit from mineral resources?

• the Negev Desert

• the Galilee Mountains

• Syria

• Jordan

Israel's government supports kibbutz and moshav communities, which are communities based on

• agriculture

• mining

• fishing

• industry