Which Middle Eastern country contains most of the Fertile Crescent?

The river that forms a natural boundary between Israel and Jordan, and empties into the Dead Sea, is the __________.

Two of the two most important rivers in Southwest Asia are the __________ and _____________, which create the Fertile Crescent.

Also known as the Empty Quarter, the most famous desert in the Southwest Asia region is the

An area in the desert where water is found is known as an

The type of desert that results when moisture from the soil

evaporates and chemical salts remains is a[n]

A facility in which crude oil is converted into useful products such as gasoline and heating oil.

This is where water is pumped from underground aquifers.

This is petroleum that has not been processed.

This is a process in which small pipes slowly drip water just above the ground to conserve water use for crops.

A process in which salt is removed from ocean water at water treatment plants.

The most distinctive land form in Southwest Asia is the Arabian Peninsula, which is surrounded by the ____________________ on the southwest and the ____________________ on the east.

The Anatolian Peninsula is located between the

____________________ Sea and the ____________________ Sea.

The heart of Iran is a ____________________ surrounded by mountains. Isolated and very high, the land is a stony, salty, and sandy desert. Rugged mountains divide the land and countries in ______________________ Asia.

What are two types of deserts found in Southwest Asia?

What are the two salt flat deserts in Iran?

On the fringes of the deserts are regions with a semiarid climate. These regions offer good pasture lands for grazing animals. In Turkey, large herds of _______________ graze in these lands. Their hair, and fabrics made from it, are among Turkey’s exports.

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What is the average maximum temperature in Jiddah in July?

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About how much rain falls in Riyadh in April?

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In which month does the most rain fall in Dhahran?

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In which month does rain generally fall in Jiddah, Riyadh, and Dhahran?

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What is the average minimum temperature in Dhahran in December?

The most critical resource in Southwest Asia is water. Turkey is building a series of dams and a man-made lake on the upper ____________________ River. The dams and lake will provide water and ____________________ for parts of the country.

Which of the following accurately describes a salt flat desert?

What is the other name used in geography to describe the Middle East?

Which of the following is NOT a reason the Middle East is consistently a significant area of interest?

Most of the major cities and population areas in Middle East were located

A person who moves from place to place in search of food

How have people in the Middle East survived in the desert?

The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers run through:

What areas in Israel are in conflict by the Jews and Palestinians?

The geography of the Middle East is _____________ and does not produce or is not fertile enough to grow crops.

What are some of the weaknesses of using water from a desalinization plant?

What physical features restrict movement in the Middle East?

All of these are methods Middle Easterners have addressed the water issue EXCEPT:

What are some of the dangers of transporting oil?

Where is one place major oil fields are located?

Where in the Middle East region are well watered lands found?

Southwest Asia forms a land bridge that connects ___, ___, and ____.

About how much of oil reserves are found in Southwest Asia?

1. Southwest Asia is extremely arid. The vegetation and animals living in the desert can survive on little _____________ and in extreme ____________________.

How much precipitation do most areas of Southwest Asia receive annually?

In other parts of the region, a ____________________ climate prevails, making the land green and lush for at least part of each year.

What U.S. state has a climate similar to Turkey's?