Middle East Quiz

The Middle East is a crossroads of which three continents?

• Europe, Asia, and South America

• Europe, Asia, and North America

• Europe, Asia, and Africa

• Europe, Africa, and Australia

What is the Middle East's most important natural resource?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Oil

• Solar Energy

What percentage of the world's known oil reserves are located in the Middle East?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

How much of the world's oil is produced by Middle Eastern countries?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

Which country is the world's largest oil producer?

• Russia

• United States

• Saudi Arabia

• Canada

What is an oasis?

• A large urban area with a high population density

• A mountain range with snow-covered peaks

• A fertile place in a desert where water is available through an underground spring

• A dry riverbed that only contains water during periods of heavy rain

What are the two mountain ranges mentioned in the context of the Iranian Plateau?

• The Himalayas and the Kunlun Mountains

• The Clevenger Mountains

• The Elburz and the Zagros Mountains

• The Alps and the Pyrenees

What geographical feature borders the Arabian Peninsula?

• Mountains and forests

• Rivers and lakes

• Plateau, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and the Persian Gulf

• Tropical rainforests

Why is the Arabian Peninsula mostly barren desert?

• Excessive rainfall

• Abundant wildlife

• Lack of water

• Dense population

What natural resource is found beneath the desert of the Arabian Peninsula that supports the country?

• Coal

• Diamonds

• Gold

• Oil