Studies Weekly_Week 15

What is the rank of Saudi Arabia in the world based on land size?

• 13th

• 47th

• 95th

• 10th

Which of the following countries does not border Saudi Arabia?

• Kuwait

• Jordan

• Egypt

• Iraq

What percentage of Saudi Arabia is desert?

• About 50%

• About 75%

• About 95%

• About 85%

Why is Saudi Arabia not more heavily populated?

• Because it is mostly covered by mountains

• Because it is mostly covered by forests

• Because it is mostly covered by deserts

• Because it is mostly covered by water

What geographical features are found along the seas of Saudi Arabia?

• Plateau areas only

• Desert plains only

• Coastal plains and mountainous regions

• Forests and rivers

What is the average rainfall in many areas of Saudi Arabia?

• Less than four inches a year

• More than ten inches a year

• Exactly four inches a year

• Over twenty inches a year

Why is cattle raising difficult in Saudi Arabia?

• Due to the high cost of feed

• Because of the low amount of rainfall

• Due to the lack of skilled farmers

• Because of government regulations

What natural resource is found beneath the sand in Saudi Arabia?

• Gold

• Water

• Oil

• Diamonds

Where does most of the oil drilling take place in Saudi Arabia?

• In the western part of Saudi Arabia

• In the northern part of Saudi Arabia

• In the southern part of Saudi Arabia

• In the eastern part of Saudi Arabia

What other natural resources does Saudi Arabia mine for, besides oil?