Southwest Asia Geography Quiz

What are the main landforms and resources in Southwest Asia?

• Prairies and rivers

• Mountains and plateaus

• Forests and lakes

• Tundra and glaciers

Which mountain range stretches across the country of Afghanistan?

• The Andes

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Hindu Kush

• The Alps

Which of the following is a natural barrier to travel and trade in Southwest Asia?

• Valleys

• Canyons

• Mountain passes

• Plains

Which sea is connected to the Mediterranean Sea by the Suez Canal?

• The Red Sea

• The Arabian Sea

• The Caspian Sea

• The Dead Sea

What is the world's lowest body of water located between Israel and Jordan?

• The Red Sea

• The Dead Sea

• The Caspian Sea

• The Black Sea

What are areas where plants can grow from underground water in the desert called?

• Steppe

• Tundra

• Oasis

• Taiga

Which climate exists along the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts and across western Turkey?

• Tropical rainforest climate

• Desert climate

• Tundra climate

• Mediterranean climate