Geo Quiz: N. Africa & SW Asia

What is the largest desert in the world, located in North Africa?

• Gobi Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Kalahari Desert

Which of the following rivers is considered the longest river in the world and flows through Northeast Africa?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Yangtze River

The Atlas Mountains are located in which part of North Africa?

• Eastern North Africa

• Western North Africa

• Northern North Africa

• Southern North Africa

Which of the following countries is NOT part of Southwest Asia?

• Iran

• Iraq

• Egypt

• Saudi Arabia

What is the dominant religion in Southwest Asia?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

Which of the following is a major economic activity in both North Africa and Southwest Asia?

• Fishing

• Oil production

• Textile manufacturing

• Automobile manufacturing

The Suez Canal, a key global shipping route, connects which two bodies of water?

• The Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea

• The Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean

• The Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean

• The Black Sea and the Aegean Sea

What type of climate is most common in North Africa?

• Tropical Wet

• Humid Subtropical

• Desert

• Mediterranean

The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for the global oil market because it is:

• The largest oil reserve in the world.

• A major oil shipping route.

• The location of the world's largest refinery.

• The only sea route to the Atlantic Ocean from the Persian Gulf.

Which of the following countries in Southwest Asia is known for having significant reserves of both oil and natural gas?

• Yemen

• Jordan

• Qatar

• Syria