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Which of the following best describes the climate of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

• A. rainy and cold most of the year

• B. consistent precipitation and temperature

• C. arid and varying temperatures

• D. wet and temperate climates

The growing of citrus fruits, olives, and vegetables would be most appropriate in the climate of which of the following cities?

• Baghdad, Iraq

• Istanbul, Turkey

• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Tehran, Iran

Which nation would lose the most territory if the Kurdish area, as shown on the map, became an independent nation?

• A. Armenia

• B. Iran

• C. Iraq

• D. Turkey

Southwest Asia, also known as The Middle East, is most closely similar linguistically, religiously, and culturally to what other area of the world?

• Northern Africa

• Latin America

• Caucasus

• Southern Europe

Which of the following caused the protests, called the Arab Spring, which spread across the Islamic world in early 2010?

• Word of mouth

• High unemployment rates

• Social Media

• Democratic governments

Which of the following most likely caused the change shown in the photographs of Dubai?

• The explosion of international trade

• The adoption of a democratic government

• The preservation of local cottage industries

• The extraction of renewable resources from local reserves

What religious practice is associated with activity shown in this photograph?

• Jewish prayer at the Western Wall

• Hindu celebration of Diwali

• Christian observance of Easter

• Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca

The transportation corridors listed below are similar because they...

• create barriers to economic development in tropical regions.

• allow for free trade among countries.

• affect the location and patterns of economic activities and global trade.

• are military check-points to ensure safe travel of ships.

Based on the information in the population pyramids, what conclusion can be drawn about these Southwest Asian countries?

• There may be an increased need for more schools and daycare facilities.

• Population is diverse due to the effect of cultural diffusion.

• Governments need to establish more retirement homes for elderly.

• The population is shrinking due to political conflict.

Which of the following would be the most important impact of the Rub-al-Khali on daily life?

• The desert is the most valuable resource for development of the surrounding countries.

• Oil is the main contributing factor to the wealth of Saudi Arabia.

• Water is one of the most important resources in this arid region.

• The desert decreases the amount of nomadic tribes throughout the Arabian Peninsula.