Middle East Geography Test – Lanter – On-Level
Please answer each question to the best of your ability. Please answer the multiple choice
questions on your scantron. Write the short answer and paragraph answer on the test paper,
please. Take your time; and do your best. Good luck!
SS7G5 The student will locate selected features in Southwest Asia (Middle
East).
1.
What country borders BOTH the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea?
A. Egypt
B. Libya
C. Romania
D. Turkey
2. Originating in the mountains of Israel, Lebanon, and Syria. Flows into the Dead Sea –
A. Tigris River
C. Nile River
B. Euphrates River
D. Jordan River
3. Disputes over this territory continue between Israel and the surrounding nations –
A. Strait of Hormuz
C. Gaza Strip
B. Persian Gulf
D. Crossroads
4. Twin Rivers that run parallel to each other in places. Part of the cradle of the ancient
Middle Eastern civilizations –
A. Nile and Jordan
C. Jordan and Tigris
B. Euphrates and Nile
D. Tigris and Euphrates
5. Region of Indian Ocean; important trade route between India and Europe –
A. Black Sea
C. Arabian Sea
B. Red Sea
D. White Sea
SS7G6 The student will discuss environmental issues across Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain how water pollution and the unequal distribution of water impacts irrigation and
drinking water.
6. When Turkey built a dam on the Euphrates to protect and ensure their own water supply,
what effect did it have on Iraq?
A. led to an increase in oil exports
B. decreased available shipping routes
C. decreased travel on waterway
D. led to an unequal distribution of water
7. Which phrase best describes consumption?
A. The things a group of people disagree about
B. The use of a product
C. The things that make a product opposite
D. The making of a product
8. Which of these would have the GREATEST impact on the daily lives of people in the
country of Jordan?
A. value of oil exports
C. irrigation conflicts with Israel
B. apartheid within society D. rivalries between Hutus and Tutsis
9.
The Jordan River basin is shared by five different nations: Lebanon,
Syria, Jordan, Palestine, and Israel. It has been estimated that Israel
is consuming up to four times the amount used by the other nations.
What would be the MOST LIKELY topic of discussion among the leaders of these nations?
A. Reaching an agreement that guarantees fair access to the limited water supply.
B. The construction of pipelines to divert water into other areas of the region.
C. Developing guidelines to prevent pollution and contamination of the water.
D. Creation of desalinization plants to produce more fresh water.
10. In order to increase the amount of water available for human consumption in the Middle
East, most governments have been forced to reduce the amount of ____________
___________ that is allocated to rural areas, which has caused widespread farm
failures and food shortages.
A. drinking water
C. irrigation water
B. purified water
D. desalinized water
11.
According to the above chart, which country would be MOST likely to face a water
crisis?
A. Jordan B. Lebanon
C. Syria
D. Turkey
12. How is the distribution of the cities in Saudi Arabia a reflection of its geography?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The cities are located near oil wells.
The interior of the country has few river sources.
Without access to a coastline, the cities are located near the interior.
The major cities are located near the Iraq border for access to water sources.
13. The climate in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran is mainly:
A. desert.
B. monsoon.
C. oceanic.
D. tundra.
SS7G7 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics,
distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain how the distribution of oil has affected the development of Southwest Asia (Middle
East).
14. Who has the largest oil reserves in the world?
a. Israel
b. Turkey
c. Afghanistan
d. Saudi Arabia
15. Oil spills from ships pollute the Black Sea in this country –
a. Turkey
b. Iraq
c. Afghanistan
d. Syria
16. Which group was formed in 1960 to control the price and amount of oil that would be
produced by Middle Eastern nations?
a. NATO
B. OPEC
C. SEATO
D. Riyadh Pact
17. What was the primary reason for the formation of OPEC ?
A. military alliances
C. economic gain
B. allies
D. to save lives
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Middle East Geography - Lanter
Short Answer
18. Desalination is taking ___________ out of water.
19. The two most valuable resources in Southwest Asia are:
A. __________________________________ (scarce)
B. __________________________________ (abundant)
20. Briefly explain ONE specific water issue in the Middle East.
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21-25. Please write a solid paragraph. Remember your goals: 5-7 sentences, 7-10 words per
sentence, 5-7 supporting facts, highest level of vocabulary, and as much social studies
vocabulary as you can include. Please use the back of this page. Good luck!
Topic: How has the distribution of oil affected the development of Southwest Asia?
Please answer on the back of this page. Remember to start by rephrasing your question.
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