WorksheetsMiddle East Geography
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 16mins
What type of map is this?
Physical
Political
Thematic
Mental
What type of map is this?
Physical
Political
Thematic
Mental
What is the theme of this "thematic" map?
climate
vegetation
population density
economic activity
What is the name of the region in the box?
Asia
The Middle East or Southwest Asia
Africa
Europe
What 3 continents does the Middle East touch? CHOOSE 3 ANSWERS BELOW
Africa
Asia
Australia
Europe
Covering more than 1 million square miles, the _______________ peninsula is the largest peninsula in the world.
Asian
Arabian
Malay
United States
The red circle shows a shipping route known as a “hurricane alley”. Which body of water is this?
Red Sea
Persian Gulf
Mediterranean Sea
Arabian Sea
Although people do swim in it, this sea is so salty that almost nothing can live in its waters.
The Arabian Sea
The Black Sea
The Dead Sea
The Red Sea
Which words best describe the climate of Southwest Asia?
hot, dry
windy, cold
tropical, rainy
moderate, cool
These are the different climates in Southwest Asia. The "driest" climate would be...
semiarid
Mediterranean
Highlands
Arid
What are the 2 main climates in Southwest Asia?
Mediterranean and Arid
Arid and Semiarid
Humid Continental and Humid Subtropical
Arid and Humid Subtropical
Which body of water is circled in red?
Tigris River
Red Sea
Arabian Sea
Strait of Hormuz
Which body of water is circled in red?
Red Sea
Persian Gulf
Strait of Hormuz
Mediterranean Sea
Name the country that has the ? in it.
Iraq
Iran
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
What country is shaded in red?
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Syria
What country is shaded in red?
Egypt
Afghanistan
Iraq
Iran
The Middle East is covered mostly by _______________.
Desert
Mountains
Grasslands
Tundra
What is the main natural resource found in the Middle East?
Oil
Fresh Water
Rice
Iron Ore
What country is shaded in blue?
Turkey
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Israel
