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Arabian Peninsula Geography

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Arabian Peninsula is located between which CONTINENTS (choose 3)?

a)

Europe

b)

Africa

c)

Asia

d)

India

2.

Which of the following geographical features makes up most of the Arabian Peninsula?

a)

b)

c)

d)

3.

The Arabian Peninsula's central location allowed it's cities to become centers of trade.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

How did the crossroad location of Arabia affect the civilizations living there?

a)

Natural disasters, like sandstorms, prevented the population from growing.

b)

It allowed for the interaction between cultures to share ideas and trade.

c)

It kept Arabs islocated from other civilizations.

d)

The Roman Empire took over Arabia, and converted everyone to Christianity.

5.

A raised area of flat land

a)

nomad

b)

desert

c)

coastal plain

d)

plateau

6.

An area in the desert where fresh water is available, and plants grow

a)

desert

b)

oasis

c)

coastal plain

d)

mountains

7.

An area of flat land running along the coast

a)

Desert

b)

Oasis

c)

Coastal Plain

d)

Mountains

8.

A landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill

a)

Desert

b)

Oasis

c)

Coastal Plain

d)

Mountains

9.

Which of the following countries is not part of the Arabian Peninsula?

a)

Saudi Arabia

b)

Yemen

c)

Oman

d)

Egypt

10.

What is the largest desert located on the Arabian Peninsula?

a)

Sahara Desert

b)

Rub' al Khali

c)

Gobi Desert

d)

Kalahari Desert

11.

Which body of water lies to the east of the Arabian Peninsula?

a)

Red Sea

b)

Mediterranean Sea

c)

Arabian Sea

d)

Caspian Sea

12.

The Arabian Peninsula is bordered by which of the following gulfs to the northeast?

a)

Gulf of Mexico

b)

Gulf of Aden

c)

Gulf of Oman

d)

Persian Gulf

13.

Which mountain range runs along the western edge of the Arabian Peninsula?

a)

Atlas Mountains

b)

Himalayas

c)

Rocky Mountains

d)

Hijaz Mountains

14.

Which of the following is a major city located on the Arabian Peninsula?

a)

Cairo

b)

Riyadh

c)

Istanbul

d)

Tehran

15.

What is the primary climate type found on the Arabian Peninsula?

a)

Tropical

b)

Arid

c)

Temperate

d)

Polar