Unit 2 Test Review: SW Asia Geography

Use the map above to answer the question. Which country is labeled D?

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• Turkey

• China

Which country is labeled C?

• Turkey

• Iraq

• Saudi Arabia

• Afghanistan

Which two rivers are shown on this map?

• Caspian Sea

• The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

• Jordan and Nile

• Arabian and Red Seas

Why does Turkey have an advantage over other countries in Southwest Asia (Middle East) with regard to the distribution of water?

• because Turkey’s economy is less dependent on industries that create large amounts of water pollution

• because the Black Sea, the largest source of freshwater in the region, is located off of Turkey’s northern coast

• because the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, two of the primary sources of freshwater in the region, originate in Turkey

• because Turkey’s population is less dependent on commercial agriculture than other countries in the region

Answer explanation

The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers begin in Turkey

Why did the construction of a dam on the Euphrates River in Turkey cause conflict in Southwest Asia (Middle East)?

• The dam has caused flooding in other countries.

• The dam has caused the river to completely become dry.

• The dam has limited the supply of water in other countries.

• The dam has caused shipping and trade on the river to stop.

Answer explanation

Since the River starts in Turkey, a dam will block the water from moving to other countries

Use the information to answer the question:

If the newspaper headline is true, what would be the GREATEST impact on the neighboring country of Iraq?

• There will be a decrease in river travel for tourism.

• There will be a decrease in oil exports in the region.

• There will be a decrease in water available for drinking.

• There will be a decrease in shipping routes in the Persian Gulf.

Answer explanation

A dam in Turkey would prevent the water to move from Turkey to other countries.

Therefore, Iraq would have less water to drink.

Use the maps to answer the question:

What conclusion can be supported by the information in the two maps?

• The vegetation found in the desert region has no impact on population density.

• People living in the desert region depend on farming as their primary source of income.

• Deserts often lack the necessary water supply to support agriculture and large human populations.

• The desert region provides opportunities for trade, travel, and the irrigation of crops making it a favorable area for a high population density.

Answer explanation

For farming: people need to live in areas that are GREEN on the map.

Most of the map is Orange and Yellow, representing a desert, meaning that most people in the area cannot farm.

Which of the following explains why the population density varies from country to country in Southwest Asia? (43a)

• the availability of transportation

• the availability of desalination

• the availability of freshwater

• the availability of education

Answer explanation

People live by rivers, lakes, and oceans to access water.

The darker the color on the top map, the more people that live in the area

Use the maps to answer the question:

Based on the maps, which of the following conclusions can be drawn?

• The northern region of Southwest Asia (Middle East) is home only to nomads and small groups.

• The people in Southwest Asia (Middle East) mostly live near rivers, coastline, or other water sources.

• The large, flat plains in the southern region of Southwest Asia (Middle East) can support large populations.

• The harsh climate in the northern region of Southwest Asia (Middle East) keeps people from settling there.

Answer explanation

People live near rivers, lakes, and oceans to access water for drinking and farming

Use the information to answer the question:

Abdullah and Ebrahim have been friends for most of their lives. They met while on vacation as children and quickly learned that, while they looked very different, they had a lot in common. Abdullah and Ebrahim live in different countries, but they have similar beliefs and daily rituals. The two learned that their ancestors, who were from different countries, once fought one another in a war over territory.

Based on the information, which of the following is MOST LIKELY correct?

• Abdullah and Ebrahim are members of the same ethnic group, but they follow different religions.

• Abdullah and Ebrahim are members of the same religious group, but they have different ethnicities.

• Because they do not live in the same country, Abdullah and Ebrahim cannot be members of the same ethnic group.

• Because they do not live in the same country, Abdullah and Ebrahim cannot be members of the same religious group.

Answer explanation

Abdullah and Ebrahim are part of the same Religious Group because they share the same beliefs and rituals, which are part of a religious group.

They are NOT part of the same Ethnic Group because they look different and are from different countries