Southwest Asia Countries

Why is irrigation necessary for farming in Southwest Asia (Middle East)?

• Fresh water is in short supply in many parts of the region

• Parts of the region without much fresh water must take the salt out of seawater

• Water from heavy rains floods the fields and destroys the crops

• Water supplies are polluted with chemical fertilizers

Some countries in Southwest Asia.

• Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Saudi Arabia

• Iraq, Israel, Morocco, Tunisia

• Lebanon, Syria, Libya, Saudi Arabia

• Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Algeria

Most people in Southwest Asia and North Africa speak ______ because of the spread of the Islamis religion.

Which factor is most responsible for unifying the Southwest Asian and North African region?

• Islamic religion

• English language

• Wonderful architecture

• Monarchies

What have officials in Saudi Arabia do to deal with the lack of water in the area?

• building desalinization plants

• planting drought resistant crops

• elevate homes

• construct dams

Economic patterns in Southwest Asia and North Africa are affected by what natural resource?

• The sale of oil by some countries

• The desalinization of sea water

• The vast desert covering the region

• The lack of water in the region

How has oil rich nations in the region protect their economies?

• Created a cooperative organiztion of oil

• Created a group that looks over water usage

• Created a pact to help with food shortages

• Created an association

Many nations established trade relationships with Southwest Asian countries because of?

• increase demand of oil

• growth in population

• lack of water resources

• decrease in agricultural output

Which Southwest Asian country is known for its significant oil reserves and is a member of OPEC?

• Saudi Arabia

• Jordan

• Lebanon

• Yemen

What is the primary religion practiced in most Southwest Asian countries?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism