Southwest Asia

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 river is the key water source of Israel and Jordan?

• Suez Canal

• Jordan River

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

Which natural resource has caused many disputes in the Middle East?

• Water

• Food

• Clothing

• Bed

Name the country label A.

• Afghanistan

• Isreal

• Gaza Strip

• Iraq

What continents come together to form the Middle East?

• Asia, North America, South America

• Asia, North America, Europe

• Africa, Asia, and Australia

• Asia, Africa, and Europe

Which body of water supplies Israel with its fresh water

• Suez Canal

• Tigris River

• Jordan River

• Euphrates River

The Gaza Strip and the West Bank are located in which country?

• Israel

• Iran

• Iraq

• Kuwait

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