North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia Today

Which of the following is a traditional type of housing in North Africa?

• Igloo

• Yurt

• Riad

• Log cabin

What is a significant impact of the oil industry on the environment in Southwest Asia?

• Increased forestation

• Water purification

• Air and water pollution

• Decrease in desertification

Which of the following best describes the living situation of nomadic tribes in Central Asia?

• They live in permanent concrete buildings.

• They reside in tents and move seasonally with their herds.

• They live in underwater habitats.

• They reside in tree houses in dense forests.

Water scarcity in Southwest Asia is primarily due to which of the following factors?

• Overabundance of rivers

• Excessive rainfall

• Overuse and mismanagement of water resources

• Low population density

Urbanization in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia has led to which of the following?

• Decreased cultural diversity

• Increased traditional agricultural practices

• Growth of cities and changes in lifestyle

• Reduction in the use of technology

Which language family includes many of the languages spoken in North Africa?

• Indo-European

• Sino-Tibetan

• Afro-Asiatic

• Uralic

The term "yurt" is associated with the living situations of nomadic tribes in which region?

• North Africa

• Central Asia

• Southwest Asia

• South America

What is a major environmental concern related to water scarcity in Southwest Asia?

• Increased glacier melting

• Rising sea levels

• Desertification

• Urban heat islands

Which of the following is a consequence of urbanization in the region of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia?

• Decreased population growth

• Increased dependence on subsistence farming

• Strain on water and other natural resources

• Expansion of wilderness areas

Cultural diversity in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia is reflected in which of the following?

• Uniformity in religious practices

• A wide variety of languages and ethnic groups

• Similarity in climate across the regions

• Consistent architectural styles