1. Southwest Asia (aka Middle East)
Geography
Study Guide

2. The Eastern Hemisphere Southwest Asia aka the Middle East
Europe
Asia
Africa

3. (SS7G7A)
How has the discovery of oil in some Southwest Asian countries affected economic development of this area?

4. What is one problem chemical fertilizers cause for farmers?
(SS7G6)
What is one problem chemical fertilizers cause for farmers?

5. Which bodies of water are connected by the Strait of Hormuz?
(SS7G5)
Which bodies of water are connected by the Strait of Hormuz?

6. (SS7G7b.)
Many of the largest cities in Southwest Asia are located on or near what?

7. (SS7G7b.)
Because mountains block winds coming from the oceans, much of the interior of Southwest Asia is ________.

8. Why does OPEC play a powerful role in the world economy today?
(SS7G7a.)
Organization of
Petroleum
Exporting
Countries
Why does OPEC play a powerful role in the world economy today?

9. (SS7G7b.)
The major rivers in Southwest Asia have become political issues because_________.

10. Why is the Suez Canal so important to international shipping?
(SS7G5
Why is the Suez Canal so important to international shipping?

11. (SS7G7b.)
How have the major rivers of Southwest Asia become a part of political conflict?

12. (SS7G6)
Why isn’t desalinization and drip irrigation used more in Southwest Asia?