Middle East (Climate and Economy)

How many climatic regions is the Middle East divided into?

• Three
• Two

• Four
• Five

1. The desert climate is best described as:

• High temperatures during the day and low at night

• Plenty of rainfall throughout the year

• Cool summers and warm winters

• Humid with frequent snowfall

Hot and dry summers with warm and wet winters are characteristics of which climatic region?

• Continental

• Mediterranean

• Desert

• Equitorial

On a climate graph, which elements are placed on the Y-axis?

• Temperature (bar graph) and rainfall (line graph)

• Only rainfall

• Only temperature

• Temperature (line graph) and rainfall (bar graph)

Why are climate graphs useful?

• They display population density

• They show the economic activities of a country

• They help analyze climate patterns of a region

• They provide detailed information about political boundaries

Why does the Middle East face water shortages?

• Limited water resources due to shortage of rainfall

• Excessive rainfall

• presence of Indus river

• cold climate causing water shortage

What percentage of the world’s oil reserves are found in the Middle East?

• 28

• 38

• 48

• 58

What percentage of the world's natural gas reserves are found in the Middle East?

• 28

• 38

• 48

• 58

What is the approximate land area of the Middle East in relation to the world?

• 4%

• 6%

• 20%

• 15%

What are fossil fuels?

• Renewable energy sources like solar and wind

• Non-renewable energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas
  

• Minerals found in rocks
  

• Organic waste materials