Middle East and North Africa Geography

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

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 is the body of water between northeast Africa and Asia called?

• Red Sea

• Dead Sea

• Black Sea

• Yellow Sea

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

Which two rivers were the birthplace for ancient Middle Eastern civilization?

• Euphrates

• Tigris

• Jordan

• Hormuz

What continent is the Middle East on?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Antartica

What is the main focus of the video titled 'Southwest Asia & North Africa Geography Review | Lesson 54'?

• Cultural practices in Southwest Asia and North Africa

• Economic development in Southwest Asia and North Africa

• Geographical features of Southwest Asia and North Africa

• Historical events in Southwest Asia and North Africa

Answer explanation

The main focus of the video titled 'Southwest Asia & North Africa Geography Review | Lesson 54' is on the geographical features of Southwest Asia and North Africa.

Which video discusses environmental issues in Southwest Asia?

• Southwest Asia Northern Africa Geography

• Southwest Asian, African and East Asian Background to the Neolithic Cultures

• Social Studies 7th Grade Southwest Asia Geography Environmental Issues Instructional Video

• Geography of Middle East-North African Realm-Geoecologist

Answer explanation

The correct video discussing environmental issues in Southwest Asia is 'Social Studies 7th Grade Southwest Asia Geography Environmental Issues Instructional Video'.