Geography of Israel and Water Bodies
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What is the purpose of the Dakshin Gangotri research base in Antarctica?

  • It hosts international research teams.
  • It is used solely as a supply base. (correct)
  • It is the primary base for climate studies.
  • It serves as a permanent research station.

    • Which of the following stations is the second permanent research station established by India in Antarctica?

  • Neema
  • Dakshin Gangotri
  • Bharti
  • Maitri (correct)

    • Which research centre is the latest one established by India in Antarctica?

  • Bharti (correct)
  • Alok
  • Dakshin Gangotri
  • Maitri

    • What year was the research station Maitri established?

    <p>1989</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about Dakshin Gangotri?

    <p>It served as India's first research base in Antarctica.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian research centre in Antarctica was operational since 2012?

    <p>Bharti</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Bharti from the other Indian research bases?

    <p>It is the latest operational research centre.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian research station has ceased to function as a permanent base?

    <p>Dakshin Gangotri</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research centre is used for various scientific studies beyond just supply operations?

    <p>Maitri</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what capacity is the Dakshin Gangotri research station currently utilized?

    <p>As a supply base only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the research centre established first by India in Antarctica.

    <p>Dakshin Gangotri</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which center has been part of India's Antarctic missions since 2012?

    <p>Bharti</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Maitri play in India's Antarctic research agenda?

    <p>It is a permanent station for multi-disciplinary research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country did Israel take control of the Golan Heights from during the Six-Day War?

    <p>Syria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the geographic significance of the Golan Heights?

    <p>It is located between Israel and Syria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What resulted from the territorial conflict between Israel and Syria over the Golan Heights?

    <p>Continued hostilities since 1967.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which border crossing has been prominent in discussions related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

    <p>Rafah Crossing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the territorial borders that surround the Levant region involving Israel?

    <p>Jordan, Syria, Israel, Lebanon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which conflict has persisted between Israel and Syria since 1967?

    <p>Golan Heights territorial conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major war led to Israel taking control of the Golan Heights?

    <p>Six-Day War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region is the Golan Heights located?

    <p>Middle East</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a border surrounding the Levant region?

    <p>Iraq</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict centers around which significant border crossing?

    <p>Rafah Crossing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sea borders Israel to the west?

    <p>Mediterranean Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of Israel?

    <p>Jerusalem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lake is considered Israel's main source of freshwater?

    <p>Sea of Galilee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bodies of water is the 2nd most saline lake in the world?

    <p>Dead Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geographic feature is Syria's Golan Heights considered?

    <p>Sovereign Syrian territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries are part of the I2U2 coalition?

    <p>India, UAE, USA, Israel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Sea of Galilee's location?

    <p>It is the lowest freshwater lake in the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What body of water does Israel open to through Port Eilat?

    <p>Red Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lake is the second lowest lake in the world?

    <p>Dead Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the river that borders various countries, including Israel?

    <p>Jordan River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country does the Golan Heights border?

    <p>Jordan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to refer to the location of Cyprus, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Turkey?

    <p>Levant countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship of the Dead Sea to Jordan?

    <p>It serves as a natural boundary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which freshwater lake is the lowest on Earth?

    <p>Dead Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source of water for Lake Kinneret?

    <p>Jordan River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountain's springs contribute to the Jordan River?

    <p>Mount Hermon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of the Jordan River?

    <p>156 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country borders the Dead Sea to the east?

    <p>Jordan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lake Kinneret is also known by which name?

    <p>Sea of Galilee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Dead Sea is treated as which type of lake?

    <p>Salt lake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bodies of water does the Jordan River flow into?

    <p>Lake Kinneret and Dead Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is home to the Dead Sea?

    <p>Middle East</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two regions border the Dead Sea to the west?

    <p>Israel and Palestine's West Bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Rafah crossing from other crossings in the Gaza Strip?

    <p>It is the only exit not leading to Israeli territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crossing in the Gaza Strip is exclusively used for commercial goods?

    <p>Kerem Shalom crossing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of the Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings as mentioned?

    <p>They are currently closed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With which country does the Rafah crossing share a border?

    <p>Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the agreement that established Egyptian management of the Rafah crossing made?

    <p>2007</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many functional entry and exit points does the Gaza Strip currently have?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crossing is located in the north of the Gaza Strip?

    <p>Erez crossing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the strategic significance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)?

    <p>It aims to improve economic connectivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to the Rafah crossing, what are the other two functional crossings in Gaza?

    <p>Beit Hanoun and Karem Abu Salem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who controls the Kerem Shalom crossing?

    <p>Israel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Israel

    • Capital: Jerusalem
    • Golan Heights: Syrian territory captured by Israel during the Six-Day War in 1967
    • Maritime: Borders the Mediterranean Sea (Port Tel Aviv) and the Red Sea through the Gulf of Aqaba (Port Eilat)
    • I2U2: A West Asian Quad formed by India, Israel, UAE, and USA for cooperation in various fields

    Water Bodies Around Israel

    • Mediterranean Sea: Located to the west of Israel
    • Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias):
      • Israel's primary freshwater source
      • World's lowest freshwater lake
      • Second lowest lake globally after the Dead Sea
    • Dead Sea:
      • Second most saline lake globally
      • Bordered by Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank
    • Jordan River
    • Gulf of Aqaba

    Sea of Galilee

    • Geographical Location: Situated in northeastern Israel

    Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee)

    • Lowest freshwater lake on Earth
    • Second lowest lake in the world
    • Fed by underground springs and the Jordan River
    • Jordan river originates at the base of Mount Hermon, located on the borders of Lebanon and Syria
    • Flows south through Lake Tiberias into the Dead Sea

    Dead Sea

    • Salt lake bordered by Jordan, Palestine's West Bank, and Israel
    • Located in the Levant region, between Israel and Syria

    Golan Heights

    • Territorial border between Israel, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan
    • Israel took control of Golan Heights during the Six-Day War in 1967
    • Territorial conflict between Israel and Syria continues

    Rafah Crossing

    • The southernmost exit point from the Gaza Strip
    • Shares a border with Egypt's Sinai Peninsula
    • Only exit from Gaza that doesn't lead to Israeli territory
    • Managed by Egypt in accordance with a 2007 agreement with Israel
    • Gaza currently has three functional entry/exit points: Erez or Beit Hanoun crossing in the north, Karem Abu Salem crossing in the south, and the Rafah crossing

    Border Crossings in and out of Gaza

    • Erez: Located in the north, used by people traveling to Israel
    • Kerem Shalom: Located in the south, used exclusively for commercial goods
    • Rafah: Located in the south, managed by Egypt
    • Erez and Kerem Shalom are currently controlled by Israel, currently closed

    India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

    • Signed at the G20 Summit in New Delhi

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    Explore the geography of Israel, including its capital, significant water bodies, and the historical context of the Golan Heights. This quiz includes details on the Sea of Galilee, Dead Sea, and maritime borders, providing insights into Israel's unique geographical features.

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