SW Asia Geography

The Tigris and Euphrates rivers start in the mountains of which country?

What percentage of land in the Middle East is desert?

Which river is a water source for Iraq, Syria, and Turkey?

• Euphrates

• Tigris

• Jordan

• Nile

Which physical feature causes the most conflicts in SW Asia?

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Forests

Which river is a water source for Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan?

• Euphrates

• Tigris

• Jordan

• Nile

This river is the political boundary between Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan.

• Euphrates

• Tigris

• Jordan

• Nile

Which TWO rivers were the birthplace of ancient Middle-Eastern civilizations?

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Nile

• Jordan

This body of water connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea.

• Strait of Hormuz

• Suez Canal

• English Channel

• Persian Gulf

This waterway connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.

• Strait of Hormuz

• Suez Canal

• English Channel

• Gulf of Aden

Why is the Suez Canal important?

• It benefits the fishing economy.

• It attracts tourists to the area.

• It allows trade between all 3 continents.

• It is a natural physical feature.