Southwest Asia (Middle East)

Why is Southwest Asia called the 'Middle East'?

• It's in the Eastern Hemisphere, middle of 3 continents.

• It's in the Western Hemisphere, middle of 3 continents.

• It's in the middle of the Earth.

• It's the Eastern most point on the Earth.

What is the main resource for SW Asia countries to make money?

• Water

• Oil

• Gold

• Natural Gas

What is the most important natural resource in SW Asia?

• Oil

• Water

• Coal

• Iron

SW Asians are mostly _______.

• Muslim

• Christian

• Hindu

• Buddhist

What is the largest country in the Middle East with no major rivers?

• Egypt

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

• Iraq

Fill in the blank: A 'Wadi' is a temporary ______.

• river

• lake

• mountain

• forest

The Rub al Khali Desert is known for its:

• vast sand dunes and dry climate

• dense forests and abundant wildlife

• snow-capped mountains and cold temperatures

• urban development and skyscrapers

Name the river that flows through Baghdad.

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Nile

• Amazon

Which mountain range is a major group of mountains in southern Iran?

• Elburz Mountain Range

• Zagros Mountain Range

Which mountain range is a major group of mountains in northern Iran?

• Elburz Mountain Range

• Zagros Mountain Range