MIDDLE EAST COUNTRIES
What is the capital city of Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh
Which major river flows through Iraq and joins the Euphrates?
Tigris River
Which ocean is south of Asia?
Indian Ocean
What is a fertile place in a desert where water is available?
An oasis
Which country is famous for cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi?
United Arab Emirates
Put these countries from west to east: Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE.
Turkey → Saudi Arabia → UAE → Iran
Which two rivers formed the historical region of Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates
What narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman?
Straitof Hormuz
What process removes salt from seawater to produce fresh water?
Desalination
Which two countries studied in class have important coastlines on the Persian Gulf?
Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Which country lies between the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf?
Iran
The Ganges River is especially important to which Asian country?
India
Which large body of water is located north of Iran?
Caspian Sea
Give two reasons why water scarcity is common in the Middle East.
Low rainfall and high evaporation/arid climate
Why are many settlements in desert regions located near rivers or oases?
They provide water for people and agriculture
Which country is located in both Asia and Europe?
Which of these countries is located in both Asia and Europe?
Name four major Asian rivers studied in geography
Answers may include Tigris, Euphrates, Indus, Ganges, Yangtze, Yellow/Huang He, Mekong
Turkey is bordered by three important seas. Name them.
Black Sea, Aegean Sea, and Mediterranean Sea
A community discovers a large underground water source in an extremely dry area. Predict two human activities that could develop there.
Agriculture and permanent settlement.
Iran and the UAE are on opposite sides of an important waterway. Name the waterway and explain why its location matters.
Strait of Hormuz; it controls access between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman/Arabian Sea.
What is the capital city of Turkey?
Ankara
Which river begins on the Tibetan Plateau and is extremely important to China?
Yangtze River
Which strait in Turkey separates Europe from Asia and connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara?
The Bosphorus Strait.
In desert regions, where can people obtain water even when there are no rivers nearby?
From underground water sources (groundwater).
A tanker leaves Saudi Arabia through the Persian Gulf while another ship leaves the Black Sea from Turkey. Name the important strait each ship may cross and explain the geographical importance of each.
Strait of Hormuz — connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and provides access toward the Arabian Sea/Indian Ocean. Bosphorus Strait — connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara and separates Europe and Asia.