SW Asia Review Quiz

Southwest Asia is at the crossroads of these three continents...

• Asia, Africa, Europe

• Asia, North America, Africa

• South America, Europe, Australia

• Asia, Africa, Texas

Which is the largest Peninsula in the world, and which desert encompasses this Peninsula?

• Chukchi Peninsula, Sahara Desert

• Kola Peninsula, Atacama Desert

• Arabian Peninsula, Empty Quarter desert

• Alaska Peninsula, Polar Desert

What is the region's climate primarily in southwest Asia?

• Arid & Semi Arid

• Polar

• Humid subtropical & Humid Continental

• Mediterranean

Which plants have adapted to dry conditions in Southwest Asia's deserts?

• Marigolds & Tomatoes

• Orchids & Succulents

• Corn & Potatoes

• Cacti & Succulents

What major challenge is faced in the region of scarcity?

• Oil & Gas

• Water

• Agricultural Land

• Minerals

What is the regions population estimated to be?

• 400 million

• 600 million

• 500 million

• 200 million

What is one significant trend in Southwest Asia, and what is the percentage of population to do it?

• Work; 90%

• Urbanization; 70%

• Sleeping; 100%

• Ruralization; 60%

The region is a cradle of major religions; including which three from the review?

• Roman Catholic, Buddhism, Judaism

• Christianity, Taosim, Shinto

• Islam, Christianity, Judaism

• Mormonism, Islam, Hinduism

What is the number one factor that influences migration in SW Asia?

• Political Instability

• Water Scarcity

• Climate Change

• Economic Diversification

The governments in SW Asia vary from Monarchies to Republics. There are also various political systems, including democracies, authoritarian regimes, and theocracies.

• T

• F