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Which geographic feature in Southwest Asia is most responsible for isolating inland communities and hindering precipitation?
Which geographic feature in Southwest Asia is most responsible for isolating inland communities and hindering precipitation?
- High mountain ranges (correct)
- Large oil reserves
- Extensive river systems
- Vast coastal plains
The conflict between Israel and Syria over the Golan Heights is primarily due to the area's:
The conflict between Israel and Syria over the Golan Heights is primarily due to the area's:
- large population of guest workers.
- strategic location and water resources. (correct)
- abundance of oil reserves.
- historical religious significance.
Which of these nations is NOT located in Southwest Asia?
Which of these nations is NOT located in Southwest Asia?
- Turkey
- Oman
- Afghanistan (correct)
- Egypt
How do tectonic plates influence the physical landscape of Southwest Asia?
How do tectonic plates influence the physical landscape of Southwest Asia?
What is a significant environmental consequence of extensive irrigation practices in Southwest Asia?
What is a significant environmental consequence of extensive irrigation practices in Southwest Asia?
The Rub al-Khali is known for its:
The Rub al-Khali is known for its:
What factor most accounts for the milder climate and increased trade opportunities in the coastal areas of Southwest Asia compared to the interior?
What factor most accounts for the milder climate and increased trade opportunities in the coastal areas of Southwest Asia compared to the interior?
In Southwest Asia, what sequence of steps is typically followed in oil drilling operations?
In Southwest Asia, what sequence of steps is typically followed in oil drilling operations?
What is one of the primary dangers associated with oil drilling and transportation in Southwest Asia?
What is one of the primary dangers associated with oil drilling and transportation in Southwest Asia?
Why is Mecca considered the holiest city in Islam?
Why is Mecca considered the holiest city in Islam?
How did Islam primarily spread throughout Southwest Asia and beyond?
How did Islam primarily spread throughout Southwest Asia and beyond?
Which type of government is characterized by religious leaders ruling in the name of a deity or religious ideology, as seen in Iran?
Which type of government is characterized by religious leaders ruling in the name of a deity or religious ideology, as seen in Iran?
What is the main function of OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)?
What is the main function of OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)?
Which of the following is NOT one of the major religions with roots in Southwest Asia?
Which of the following is NOT one of the major religions with roots in Southwest Asia?
What is the primary objective of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)?
What is the primary objective of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)?
What is a defining characteristic of the Kurdish people in Southwest Asia?
What is a defining characteristic of the Kurdish people in Southwest Asia?
The division between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims primarily arose from:
The division between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims primarily arose from:
Why is oil considered a 'strategic commodity' in the context of Southwest Asia?
Why is oil considered a 'strategic commodity' in the context of Southwest Asia?
What is a key reason why many countries in Southwest Asia recognize the need to diversify their economies?
What is a key reason why many countries in Southwest Asia recognize the need to diversify their economies?
What are 'guest workers,' and what challenges do they often face in Southwest Asia?
What are 'guest workers,' and what challenges do they often face in Southwest Asia?
Flashcards
Golan Heights
Golan Heights
Area fought over by Israel and Syria due to its strategic importance for land and water resources.
Tectonic plates
Tectonic plates
Geological feature that causes earthquakes and influences the shape of the land in Southwest Asia.
Water bodies
Water bodies
Geographical feature playing a crucial role in supporting agriculture and trade.
Tigris & Euphrates
Tigris & Euphrates
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Rub al-Khali
Rub al-Khali
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Irrigation
Irrigation
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Mecca
Mecca
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Islam
Islam
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Theocracy
Theocracy
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OPEC
OPEC
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Western Wall
Western Wall
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Dome of the Rock
Dome of the Rock
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Palestine Liberation Organization
Palestine Liberation Organization
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Kurds
Kurds
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Sunni & Shi’ite
Sunni & Shi’ite
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Guest workers
Guest workers
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Stateless nations
Stateless nations
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Strategic commodity
Strategic commodity
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SW Asia’s oil income
SW Asia’s oil income
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Human resources
Human resources
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Study Notes
Mapping Locations
- Key countries to locate include: Turkey, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt
Chapter 21: Physical Geography of SW Asia
Section 1
- The Golan Heights were the site of a 1967 war
- The war was fought between Israel and Syria
- The war was fought over strategic land and water resources
- Tectonic plates cause earthquakes and shape the land
- Mountains isolate regions and block moisture
- Water bodies support agriculture and trade, but can also be a source of conflict
- Major water bodies include the Tigris, Euphrates, and Jordan Rivers, as well as the Dead Sea
- Key resources are oil, gas, phosphates, and limited water
Section 2
- The Rub al-Khali is a huge sand desert, also known as the Empty Quarter
- Irrigation makes farming possible, but causes water shortages
- Salt flats are difficult to cross due to extreme conditions
- Coastal areas see more trade and have milder climates compared to interior regions
Section 3
- Water techniques include both ancient and modern methods due to scarcity
- Oil drilling follows this process: Seismic surveys → drilling → refining → transport
- Oil dangers include spills, leaks, pollution, and political conflicts
Chapter 22: Cultural Geography of SW Asia
Section 1
- Mecca is the holiest city in Islam and the site of Hajj
- Islam spread through conquest and trade
- Muhammad is the founder of Islam
- A theocracy is when religious leaders rule (e.g., Iran)
- OPEC controls oil prices
Section 2
- The three main religions are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- The Western Wall is a sacred Jewish prayer site
- The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic shrine in Jerusalem
- The Palestine Liberation Organization seeks an independent Palestinian state
Section 3
- Kurds are an ethnic group without a country
- Sunni and Shi’ite are Islamic sects divided over leadership
- Regional conflicts arise from religion, oil, and territory
Chapter 23: People & Environment
Section 1
- Guest workers are migrants who are often exploited
- Kurds and Palestinians are examples of stateless nations
Section 2
- A strategic commodity is a resource worth fighting for, such as oil
- SW Asia’s oil income is used for infrastructure and modernization
- Diversification is needed because oil is limited, so new industries are needed
- Human resources are the skills and labor force of a population
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