WorksheetsPhysical Geography of the Eastern Mediterranean
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
The Eastern Mediterranean subregion consist of...
Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Chad, and Wakanda
Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran
Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, and the Palestinian territories
Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Omen, and the United Arab Emirates
Which area below would most likely have thin soil or rocky terrain?
Syrian Desert
Sinai Peninsula
Gaza Strip
Golan Heights
How might the thin soil or rocky terrain affect people in the Eastern Mediterranean?
People may trip or fall
The soil will not support agriculture
It will cause trade to be very difficult
No room for people to settle
Why might the Euphrates River be useful to all of Syria?
Transportation
Tourism
Irrigation
Agriculture
Why might the Jordan River be important to all of the countries in the Eastern Mediterranean?
It acts as a natural defense from potential enemies.
It provides numerous food sources to the region.
The River opens opportunities for irrigation and agriculture throughout the region.
Why might the coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea be densely populated?
The Mediterranean Sea provides water to the neighboring regions.
The Mediterranean Sea forms a natural barrier between enemies.
The Mediterranean Sea allows trade between the neighboring regions.
The Mediterranean Sea grants transportation for the neighboring regions.
Coastal regions support natural vegetation such as ______, conifers, and Wildflowers
Rosewoods
Oaks
Pines
Chestnuts
Coastal regions can support crops such as citrus fruits, olives, apples, and ...
Grapes
Blueberries
Strawberries
Raspberries
Semi-arid steppe and desert climates in the Eastern Mediterranean are a result of what?
Mountains blocking all of the rainfall
Interior regions receiving less rainfall
Less frequent rainfall in the Eastern Mediterranean
Exterior regions receiving more ranifall
The Eastern Mediterranean region has been the Birthplace of which three cultures?
Christanity
Judaism
Buddism
Islam
