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Physical Geography of the Eastern Mediterranean

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

The Eastern Mediterranean subregion consist of...

a)

Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Chad, and Wakanda

b)

Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran

c)

Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, and the Palestinian territories

d)

Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Omen, and the United Arab Emirates

2.

Which area below would most likely have thin soil or rocky terrain?

a)

Syrian Desert

b)

Sinai Peninsula

c)

Gaza Strip

d)

Golan Heights

3.

How might the thin soil or rocky terrain affect people in the Eastern Mediterranean?

a)

People may trip or fall

b)

The soil will not support agriculture

c)

It will cause trade to be very difficult

d)

No room for people to settle

4.

Why might the Euphrates River be useful to all of Syria?

a)

Transportation

b)

Tourism

c)

Irrigation

d)

Agriculture

5.

Why might the Jordan River be important to all of the countries in the Eastern Mediterranean?

a)

It acts as a natural defense from potential enemies.

b)

It provides numerous food sources to the region.

c)

The River opens opportunities for irrigation and agriculture throughout the region.

6.

Why might the coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea be densely populated?

a)

The Mediterranean Sea provides water to the neighboring regions.

b)

The Mediterranean Sea forms a natural barrier between enemies.

c)

The Mediterranean Sea allows trade between the neighboring regions.

d)

The Mediterranean Sea grants transportation for the neighboring regions.

7.

Coastal regions support natural vegetation such as ______, conifers, and Wildflowers

a)

Rosewoods

b)

Oaks

c)

Pines

d)

Chestnuts

8.

Coastal regions can support crops such as citrus fruits, olives, apples, and ...

a)

Grapes

b)

Blueberries

c)

Strawberries

d)

Raspberries

9.

Semi-arid steppe and desert climates in the Eastern Mediterranean are a result of what?

a)

Mountains blocking all of the rainfall

b)

Interior regions receiving less rainfall

c)

Less frequent rainfall in the Eastern Mediterranean

d)

Exterior regions receiving more ranifall

10.

The Eastern Mediterranean region has been the Birthplace of which three cultures?

a)

Christanity

b)

Judaism

c)

Buddism

d)

Islam