Unit 2 Checkpoint Quiz

Which Country is C?

• Turkey

• Iraq

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

Which of the Following is CORRECT?

• D: Saudi Arabia
  F: Turkey

• B: Afghanistan
  C: Israel

• D: Iran
  F: Iraq

• D: Iraq
  F: Iran

What are the names of the Two Rivers outlined on the map?

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Jordan and Euphrates

• Persian and Turkish

• Jordan and Tigris

Which Country is marked with an X? (Where the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Start)

• Iraq

• Afghanistan

• Gaza

• Turkey

Why does Turkey have an advantage over other countries in Southwest Asia regarding water?

• Turkey's economy does not rely on water

• The Black Sea is next to Turkey and gives them freshwater

• The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers begin in Turkey

• Turkey does not rely on agriculture

Which of the following is a CONFLICT in Southwest Asia over Water that is TRUE?

• Israel and Jordan are fighting over the Tigris River

• Turkey builds dams that prevents water from going to other countries

• Iran builds a wall around the Persian Gulf

• Saudi Arabia gets a lot of rain and does not share their water sources

Based on this headline, which statement would be TRUE about Iraq?

• Decrease in River Tourism

• Decrease in Oil Exports

• Decrease in Shipping Routes in the Persian Gulf

• Decrease in Drinking Water for the people

What is Desalination used for?

• Adding Salt to Water

• Removing Pollutants from Water

• Removing Salt from Water

• Redirecting Water away from other countries

Use the Map to answer the question

What conclusion can be supported by the information in the two maps?

(Hint: Look at what most people live near)

• The vegetation found in the desert region has no impact on population density.

• People living in the desert region depend on farming as their primary source of income.

• Deserts often lack the necessary water supply to support agriculture and large human populations.

• The desert region provides opportunities for trade, travel, and the irrigation of crops making it a favorable area for a high population density.

Why is the population density in Southwest Asia spread out?

• Due to transportation

• Due to the availability of freshwater

• Due to the availability of desalination

• Due to education