Quiz 2 SW Asia & Quiz 1 Redemption

Which river is the key water source of Israel and Jordan?

• Suez Canal

• Jordan River

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

Name the country labeled E.

• Turkey

• Iran

• Iraq

• Saudi Arabia

Name the country labeled C.

• Kuwait

• Iran

• Iraq

• Israel

Name the country label A.

• Afghanistan

• Isreal

• Gaza Strip

• Iraq

Which of the following is man-made?

• canal
• river
• strait
• peninsula

Why have the major rivers in Southwest Asia been political issues?

• deserts prevent the rivers from being large enough to be useful
• they can be used only for trade and travel, but not for drinking water 

• farmers have not been able to find ways to use the water for irrigation
• everyone needs to be able to use the water and there is only a limited amount

Which physical features DOESN'T make trade easier in Southwest Asia?

• Suez Canal

• Persian Gulf

• Strait of Hormuz

• Arabian Sea

• Sea of Japan

Much of the world’s oil supply is shipped through which waterway?

• Strait of Hormuz

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

What are the two small land areas that have been a source of violent conflict for Israeli Jews and Palestinian Arabs for years?

• Gaza Strip

• West Bank

• Kuwait

• Israel

Which features holds massive reserves of oil?

• Persian Gulf

• Suez Canal

• Red Sea

• Strait of Hormuz