Honors DOL: Phy Geo SW Asia and N Africa

What geographic factors explain a lack of population in the southern part of North Africa on the map above?

• Rich agricultural lands along rivers

• The Sahara Desert and few water resources

• Mountainous communities with mining

• Few oil reserves and cities

Which of the following best describe the characteristics in the box?

• Middle East Economic Factors

• Southwest Asia and North Africa Geographic Features

• North Africa Geographic Features

• Sub-Saharan Africa Economic Factors

Identify the location on the map below that could support high population density due to access to transportation corridors.

Label the map correctly (6.3D)

a

b

c

d

Iran

Turkey

Egypt

Mexico

United States

Saudi Arabia

Which of the following factors best supports ECONOMIC activity? There is more than one answer. (6.4A)

• Saltwater

• Poor Soil

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Coastlines

Which of the following best describes the geographic factors that influence North Africa’s reliance on trade? (6.4B)

• Desert regions limit agricultural production

• Mountainous terrain separates communities

• Coastal regions limit fresh water access

• Earthquakes destroy infrastructure

Describe the geographic factors in Southwest Asia and North Africa that most influence population density and economic activity. (6.4A, 6.4B)