Geography
Name the two most prominent rivers that start in Turkey and empty into the Persian Gulf.
Euphrates River & Tigris River
What seas are located on either side of Saudi Arabia?
the Red Sea (western side) and the Persian Gulf (eastern side)
What is the location of Iraq in relation to Turkey?
Iraq is located southeast of Turkey.
Where have the major cities developed in the Middle East?
near rivers (access to fresh water for living and irrigation for farming) or the sea coast (easy access to shipping for trade)
What is the name of the sea that borders Israel to the west?
the Mediterranean Sea
What is the name of the strait that connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea?
the Strait of Hormuz
What is the location of Saudi Arabia in relation to Iraq?
Saudi Arabia is located directly south of Iraq.
Most areas of the Middle East are deserts. How has this impacted farming and how people use water?
people use irrigation to grow crops and to provide basic water needs for living
What country is between Afghanistan and Iraq?
Iran
What river forms the border between Israel and Jordan?
the Jordan River
A human-made waterway connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea?
Suez Canal
What is an oasis region and why are people able to live there?
it has an underground water source
Name the two Palestinian territories in Israel?
Gaza Strip and West Bank
What country is directly southeast of Turkey?
Syria
Which country in SWA is landlocked?
Afghanistan
What is the main reason the countries of Southwest Asia are unable to solve their water pollution problems?
the countries cannot get along; too many political disputes
What is the large body of water that the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf empties into? It is also south of Saudi Arabia.
the Arabian Sea
What two seas does the Suez Canal connect?
the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea
All of the following border Turkey EXCEPT..
Syria
Israel
Iraq
Iran
Israel
What is desalination?
the process of taking the salt out of sea water, making it possible for people to drink and use for crop irrigation