Middle East Climate and Biomes
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Which body of water does not border Yemen?

  • Gulf of Aden
  • Indian Ocean
  • Red Sea
  • Caspian Sea (correct)

    • What is the approximate population of Yemen, according to the text?

  • 86 million
  • 34.7 million (correct)
  • 1.6 million
  • 636,372

    • Which of the following is the constitutional capital of Yemen?

  • Sana'a (correct)
  • Ankara
  • Aden
  • Tehran

    • Which country borders Iran to the west?

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

    What feature dominates the landscape of central Iran?

    <p>Iranian Plateau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountain range contains Iran's highest point, Mount Damavand?

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

    Which of these countries has territory in both Asia and Europe, according to the content?

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

    Which of these is NOT a bordering country of Iran?

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

    What was a significant consequence of the 1991 Kuwaiti oil fires?

    <p>The creation of over 500 oil lakes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate landmass percentage of Bahrain Island relative to the total land area of Bahrain?

    <p>Around 83 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geographic label best describes Bahrain?

    <p>A small archipelago in the Persian Gulf.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main contributing factor to Bahrain's land area increasing from 665 km² to 780 km²?

    <p>Extensive land reclamation projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two significant natural hazards that Bahrain faces?

    <p>Periodic droughts and dust storms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is considered a key environmental concern for Bahrain?

    <p>Desertification and coastal degradation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of salinization in the Dammam Aquifer in Bahrain?

    <p>Over-extraction for agricultural and domestic use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about Bahrain’s natural forest cover from 1990 to 2020 based on the information provided?

    <p>The amount of forest cover has increased significantly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which direction does the Dammam Aquifer receive its primary water recharge?

    <p>From eastern Saudi Arabia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides oil and natural gas, what is a notable natural resource found in Bahrain?

    <p>Offshore fish stocks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body of water separates Qatar from Bahrain?

    <p>The Gulf of Bahrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most prominent geographical characteristic of Qatar as described in the text?

    <p>A flat, low-lying desert landscape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Qatar's main onshore oil deposits primarily located?

    <p>In the Jebel Dukhan area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the typical average temperatures in Qatar during January?

    <p>17°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With which country does the United Arab Emirates share a land border to the southwest?

    <p>Saudi Arabia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated percentage of Emiratis within the total population of the UAE as of 2024?

    <p>11%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in the Middle East has the largest supply of natural gas?

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

    What percentage of Iraq's foreign exchange revenue is generated by the oil industry?

    <p>95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jordan is located between which continents?

    <p>Europe, Asia, and Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of the population in Israel that identifies as Jewish?

    <p>74.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is described as a safe haven for refugees in the Middle East?

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

    What percentage of Kuwait's exports are petroleum-based?

    <p>87%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is recognized as having the most advanced economy in the Middle East?

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

    What is the area of Iraq?

    <p>438,317 km²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Turkey's population identifies as ethnic Turks?

    <p>70% to 80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people are internally displaced within Yemen?

    <p>7.6 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor driving the economy of the United Arab Emirates?

    <p>Oil industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated population of Turkey?

    <p>83.4 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has a total area of 527,968 km2?

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

    What region does the Levant historically correspond to?

    <p>Modern-day Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the projected population of Yemen by 2050?

    <p>60 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subregion is considered a land bridge between Africa and Eurasia?

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

    What significant innovation allowed for more extensive use of arid zones in Saudi Arabia?

    <p>The domestication of the camel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geographic feature has defined the area known as Mesopotamia?

    <p>The Euphrates and Tigris Rivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language is NOT considered part of the ancient languages of Mesopotamia?

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

    In southern Mesopotamia, what was crucial for agriculture due to the lack of rainfall?

    <p>Irrigation canals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the Zagros Mountains play in the surrounding civilizations?

    <p>They provided a rich source of stone and timber.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the climate of the majority of the Middle East?

    <p>Mostly arid with some variations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cultural aspect helped bind the diverse languages of Mesopotamia?

    <p>A common script and written tradition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary natural resource deficiency in Mesopotamia that led to trade with surrounding regions?

    <p>Limited access to stone, copper, and timber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Middle East Climate and Biomes

    • The Middle East spans from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf.
    • Several climate zones and biomes exist within the region.
    • Arid deserts, encompassing the Rub' al Khali and the Syrian Desert, dominate the Arabian Peninsula.
    • These deserts are characterized by extreme temperatures, minimal rainfall, and sparse vegetation.
    • Drought-resistant plants and animals (camels, lizards) thrive in these harsh environments.
    • Nomadic pastoralism and traditional Bedouin lifestyles rely on the mobility of herds to find scarce water.
    • The Levant region (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Israel) has a Mediterranean climate.
    • This climate supports diverse vegetation (evergreen forests, shrublands, and grasslands), promoting high biodiversity.
    • The coastline features rich marine ecosystems supporting fisheries, tourism, and coastal communities.
    • Agriculture (olive cultivation and viticulture) is prominent, contributing to the region's culture and economy.
    • Semi-arid steppe regions (parts of Iraq, Syria, and Iran) experience moderate rainfall.
    • Sparse vegetation (grasses, shrubs, drought-resistant plants) supports grazing lands for livestock and pastoralist communities.

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