Physical and Human Geography of Southwest and Central Asia

VOCABULARY - Pick the answer that best defines each boldfaced term.

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Are fossil fuels made from

prehistoric plants and animals

commercial livestock

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Is nomadic herding a type of

commercial production

traditional activity

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Does an inland sea contain

fresh water

salt water

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Does a gulf

cut deeply into the land

have no connection to the ocean

GEOGRAPHIC AREA - Pic the description that best describes the correct geographic area.

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Olives, wheat, and fruit grow well in its moderate climate.

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Some parts of this are snow-covered throughout the year.

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Mountains keep its storms from reaching Central Asia.

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Notable fertile areas were part of this ancient world.

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Abraham moved his family to this part of Southwest Asia.

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Urban residents here increased from 50 percent in 1970 to 85 percent by 2021.

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY - pick the correct answer to each question.

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The highest elevation in Southwest and Central Asia is found in the...

Hindu Kush

Syrian Desert

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The most common type of vegetation on the Antolian Plateau is...

evergreen forests

temperate grassland

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The country in Southwest and Central Asia with the largest population is

Qatar

Pakistan

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Which body of water is an inlet?

Persian Gulf

Caspian Sea

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Which city is sacred to Muslims, Jews, and Christians?

Riyadh

Jerusalem

FILL IN THE BLANKS - Complete the sentences by using the words from the answer bank to fill in the blanks.

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The Dead Sea is located between Jordan and Israel. Almost nothing lives in it because it is so...

nomadic

official

plentiful

salty

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Islam was the ___________ religion of the Ottoman Empire.

nomadic

official

plentiful

salty

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Oil is important to economic activity in Southwest and Central Asia because it is ______________.

nomadic

official

plentiful

salty

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People who move to find food and water for their livestock are known as ____________ herders.

nomadic

official

plentiful

salty

CAUSE AND EFFECT - Read each cause and identify the effect in the answer bank.

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CAUSE: Many parts of Southwest and Central Asia have a dry climate.

EFFECT: Temperatures fall sharply at night.

EFFECT: Desert scrub is a common type of vegetation.

EFFECT: The area is known as the "cradle of civilization."

EFFECT: Traditional land use is commonly practiced.

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CAUSE: The lack of water limits commercial farming.

EFFECT: Temperatures fall sharply at night.

EFFECT: Desert scrub is a common type of vegetation.

EFFECT: The area is known as the "cradle of civilization."

EFFECT: Traditional land use is commonly practiced.

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CAUSE: The world's first cities were founded in Southwest Asia.

EFFECT: Temperatures fall sharply at night.

EFFECT: Desert scrub is a common type of vegetation.

EFFECT: The area is known as the "cradle of civilization."

EFFECT: Traditional land use is commonly practiced.

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CAUSE: There is not much moisture in the air in the Arabian Peninsula.

EFFECT: Temperatures fall sharply at night.

EFFECT: Desert scrub is a common type of vegetation.

EFFECT: The area is known as the "cradle of civilization."

EFFECT: Traditional land use is commonly practiced.

MAP - Match the country or body of water from the map with the correct name.

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FINAL QUESTION

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Physical and Human Geography of Southwest and Central Asia

Are fossil fuels made from

Is nomadic herding a type of

Does an inland sea contain

Does a gulf

Olives, wheat, and fruit grow well in its moderate climate.

Some parts of this are snow-covered throughout the year.

Mountains keep its storms from reaching Central Asia.

Notable fertile areas were part of this ancient world.

Abraham moved his family to this part of Southwest Asia.

Urban residents here increased from 50 percent in 1970 to 85 percent by 2021.

The highest elevation in Southwest and Central Asia is found in the...

The most common type of vegetation on the Antolian Plateau is...

The country in Southwest and Central Asia with the largest population is

Which body of water is an inlet?

Which city is sacred to Muslims, Jews, and Christians?

The Dead Sea is located between Jordan and Israel. Almost nothing lives in it because it is so...

Islam was the ___________ religion of the Ottoman Empire.

Oil is important to economic activity in Southwest and Central Asia because it is ______________.

People who move to find food and water for their livestock are known as ____________ herders.

CAUSE: Many parts of Southwest and Central Asia have a dry climate.

CAUSE: The lack of water limits commercial farming.

CAUSE: The world's first cities were founded in Southwest Asia.

CAUSE: There is not much moisture in the air in the Arabian Peninsula.

Pick 3 words that you think would best describe this region of the world. Explain why each word describes this region.

Are fossil fuels made from

Is nomadic herding a type of

Does an inland sea contain

Does a gulf

Olives, wheat, and fruit grow well in its moderate climate.

Some parts of this are snow-covered throughout the year.

Mountains keep its storms from reaching Central Asia.

Notable fertile areas were part of this ancient world.

Abraham moved his family to this part of Southwest Asia.

Urban residents here increased from 50 percent in 1970 to 85 percent by 2021.

The highest elevation in Southwest and Central Asia is found in the...

The most common type of vegetation on the Antolian Plateau is...

The country in Southwest and Central Asia with the largest population is

Which body of water is an inlet?

Which city is sacred to Muslims, Jews, and Christians?

The Dead Sea is located between Jordan and Israel. Almost nothing lives in it because it is so...

Islam was the ___________ religion of the Ottoman Empire.

Oil is important to economic activity in Southwest and Central Asia because it is ______________.

People who move to find food and water for their livestock are known as ____________ herders.

CAUSE: Many parts of Southwest and Central Asia have a dry climate.

CAUSE: The lack of water limits commercial farming.

CAUSE: The world's first cities were founded in Southwest Asia.

CAUSE: There is not much moisture in the air in the Arabian Peninsula.

Pick 3 words that you think would best describe this region of the world. Explain why each word describes this region.