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Middle East review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Because of large reserves that center around the Persian Gulf, the Middle East often produces as much as two-thirds of the world’s supply of __________.
a)
Water
b)
Cattle
c)
Coal
d)
Petroleum
2.
Which of the following seas, labeled with the arrow on the map below, separates the Arabian Peninsula from Africa and is connected to the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal?
a)
The Arabian Sea
b)
The Red Sea
c)
The Caspain Sea
d)
The Black Sea
3.
The __________ is a saltwater lake that is located at the world’s farthest point below sea level.
a)
Black Sea
b)
Dead Sea
c)
Caspian Sea
d)
Red Sea
4.
Which of the following issues is NOT a cause of water shortages in the Middle East?
a)
Limited water supplies
b)
The depletion of natural aquifers
c)
Decreasing population
5.
Middle Eastern farmers practice __________ agriculture when they grow food to provide for themselves and their families.
a)
Oasis
b)
Commercial
c)
Subsistence
d)
Desalinated
6.
In the Middle East, a __________ is a dry riverbed that often fills briefly with water after strong rains.
a)
Nafud
b)
Wadi
c)
Shanal
d)
dam
7.
The __________ River flows into the Dead Sea and is an important source of irrigation water.
a)
Tigris
b)
Euphrates
c)
Jordan
d)
Mississippi
8.
During a __________, winds from the northwest sweep toward the Persian Gulf, often causing major Sandstorms.
a)
Wadi
b)
Kavir
c)
bab
d)
shamal
9.
According to the pie chart, which country exports the most petroleum from the Persian Gulf?
a)
UAE
b)
Saudi Arabia
c)
Qatar
d)
Iran
10.
Which of these is NOT a reason for the water crisis in the middle east?
a)
Limited supply
b)
Increasing Population
c)
Increasing use by industry and agriculture
d)
Increased monsoon rains and water conservation efforts
11.

The landform circled on the map is the __________.

a)

Sahara

b)

Sahel

c)

Nile River Valley

d)

Atlas Mountains

12.

On the map, which arrow is pointing to the Mediterranean Sea?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

13.

The mountains that stretch across northwest Africa are called the __________ Mountains.

a)

Atlas

b)

Sahara

c)

Sahel

d)

Nile River Valley

14.

The photo above shows a small, fertile area in a desert with water supplied by an underground spring. These areas are called __________.

a)

oasis

b)

reservoir

c)

delta

d)

savannah

15.

Extreme temperatures that are typical of the Sahara desert can best be described as __________.

a)

Much colder than average

b)

Slightly cooler than average

c)

Slightly warmer than average

d)

Much hotter than average

16.

What is the world’s longest river?

a)

Nile

b)

Niger

c)

Mississippi

d)

Yukon

17.

What is the world’s largest desert?

a)
Sahara Desert
b)
Gobi Desert
c)
Antarctic Desert
d)
Kalahari Desert
18.

What is home to 99% of Egypt's population?

a)
The Sahara Desert
b)

The Nile River Valley

c)
Cairo City
d)
The Red Sea
19.

According to the pie chart, where does most of the water consumed by Egyptians come from?

a)

Nile River (Nile water)

b)

Ground water

c)

Rain

d)

Treated Sewer Water

20.

Rare storms in North Africa cause...

a)
mild temperature fluctuations and clear skies
b)
frequent snowstorms and icy conditions
c)
consistent dry weather and high humidity
d)

significant weather changes, including damaging rainfall and erosion