Geography and Resources of Southwest Asia

Which natural resource is found mostly in countries near the Persian Gulf in Southwest Asia?

• Gold

• Oil

• Timber

• Coal

What is scarce in the desert areas of Southwest Asia?

• Oil

• Water

• Sand

• Mountains

Where are populations in Southwest Asia most densely located?

• In deserts

• Near rivers and cities

• On mountain tops

• In forests

Which country is NOT listed as having significant oil reserves near the Persian Gulf?

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Iraq

• Egypt

What is one effect of building dams and irrigation systems in Southwest Asia?

• Decreased food production

• Increased farming opportunities

• More desert land

• Less water for cities

Why do people in Southwest Asia often live near rivers and coasts?

• For better shopping

• Because water is scarce in deserts

• To avoid oil-producing areas

• For cooler temperatures

What is a direct effect of oil being discovered in Saudi Arabia?

• People move to oil cities for jobs

• More rainfall in the region

• Decrease in population

• More forests

Which physical characteristic of Southwest Asia most affects trade and where people live?

• Deserts and rivers

• Forests and mountains

• Lakes and glaciers

• Valleys and plateaus

How does unequal oil distribution affect countries in Southwest Asia?

• All countries become equally rich

• Some countries are richer than others

• Oil is not important

• All countries have the same population

Which of the following is a reason why deserts impact population distribution in Southwest Asia?

• Deserts have many rivers

• Deserts have little rainfall

• Deserts are densely populated

• Deserts are full of forests