Physical Geography of Eastern Mediterranean

What are kibbutz and moshav communities in Israel based on?

• mining

• fishing

• agriculture

• oil production

The French term "Levant" is used to describe the Eastern Mediterranean sub-region. What does this refer to?

• the sun setting in the North

• steep mountain ranges

• natural soap found in the plains

• the sun rising in the East

The Eastern Mediterranean sub-region includes: Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, and the ______________ territories.

• United Kingdom

• American

• Palestinian

• European

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

• The Jordan River

• The Mediterranean Sea

• Lake West Bank

• The Nile River

Why is the Euphrates River important to the region's economy?

• The Euphrates River supplies large amounts of lobster to the area.

• The Euphrates River forms a natural bank between Jordan and The West Bank.

• The Euphrates River provides water to the country of Syria.

• The Euphrates is a great place to swim so tourist flock here.

The Sea of Galilee is a salty freshwater body of water, but it does support some ___________________________________.

• drinking water supply

• marine life (fish)

• salt minerals

• bedouins

Which of the following describes the Dead Sea?

• It is the lowest body of water on Earth.

• The salt content prevents people from sinking.

• It is shrinking.

• All of the above.

What type of climate do you find in the coastal areas of the Mediterranean sub-region?

• mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winter

• semi-arid steppe climate

• arid (dry), desert climate

• arctic climate/

What is the prized natural resource in the Eastern Mediterranean sub-region?

• cedar trees

• coal

• salt

• wadi

Which off the following IS NOT a natural resource found in the Eastern Mediterranean sub-region?

• oil and natural gas

• bromine and magnesium

• plutonium

• gypsum and marble