Geography Quiz on North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia

Which sea is not a major body of water surrounding North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia?

• The Black Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Baltic Sea

• The Red Sea

What is the significance of the seas around North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia?

• They are used for recreational purposes.

• They have no significant importance.

• They enabled trade with the rest of Africa, Asia, and Europe.

• They are the largest seas in the world.

Which mountain ranges are mentioned as part of the rugged landscape in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia?

• The Rocky Mountains and the Andes

• The Atlas and Ahaggar Mountains

• The Himalayas and the Alps

• The Ural Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains

What geographic feature is described as a narrow gap through the Hindu Kush?

• The Khyber Pass

• The Grand Canyon

• The Strait of Gibraltar

• The Panama Canal

Which strait is not linked to the seas around North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia?

• The Strait of Gibraltar

• The Dardanelles Strait

• The Strait of Hormuz

• The Strait of Dover

Which two rivers formed an 'alluvial plain' that benefited Mesopotamia?

• The Nile and Congo Rivers

• The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

• The Indus and Ganges Rivers

• The Yangtze and Yellow Rivers

What are the main natural resources found in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia?

• Gold, Silver, Diamonds, and Uranium

• Petroleum, Natural Gas, Coal, and Phosphates

• Timber, Wool, Copper, and Zinc

• Rice, Wheat, Tea, and Rubber

What environmental issue is caused by the misuse of water in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Desertification

• Damage to both water and land

What has been the effect of irrigation projects on the Aral Sea?

• It has increased in size

• It has become a major fishing area

• It has started to dry up

• It has become less salty

What is one negative effect of dams built to control flooding?

• They provide hydroelectric power for Egypt's cities.

• They help Egyptian farmers with floodwaters.

• They block the flow of silt, making it necessary for farmers to use fertilizers.

• They increase the salt level in water.