SW Asia Physical Map Flashcards

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What is the name of the body of water that lies between Arabia and Persia?

Arabian/Persian Gulf

What is the body of water located between Yemen and Somalia?

Gulf of Aden

What is the name of the sea located between Greece and Turkey?

Aegean Sea

What sea is located to the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula?

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What is the name of the large inland body of water located north of Turkey?

Black Sea Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest enclosed inland body of water on the planet, located between Europe and Asia?

Caspian Sea Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the body of water that is the lowest point on Earth's surface?

Dead Sea Signup and view all the answers

What sea is located between Europe and Africa, connected to the Atlantic Ocean?

Mediterranean Sea Signup and view all the answers

What body of water separates the Arabian Peninsula from Africa?

Red Sea Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the sea that connects the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea?

Sea of Marmara Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrow body of water that connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara?

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What strait connects the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara?

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What is the strait located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula?

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What river flows through Turkey, Iraq, and is part of Mesopotamia?

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What river is the other major river of Mesopotamia along with the Tigris?

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What river flows through Jordan and is known for its biblical significance?

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What body of water is located in northern Israel and is related to Christian traditions?

Sea of Galilee Signup and view all the answers

What is the vast area of land bordered by the Red Sea to the west and the Arabian Sea to the southeast?

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What peninsula lies between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea?

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What mountain range is located in northern Iran?

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What mountain range lies on the border of Iran and Turkmenistan?

Kopet-Dag Mountains Signup and view all the answers

What mountain range runs along the southern coast of Turkey?

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What mountain range extends across western Iran?

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What mountain range extends from central Afghanistan to northern Pakistan?

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What is the name of the desert that covers parts of northeastern Iran?

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What desert is located in southern Syria and northern Jordan?

Syrian Desert Signup and view all the answers

What desert, also known as the Empty Quarter, is located in the Arabian Peninsula?

Rub' al-Khali Signup and view all the answers

What desert is located in northwestern Saudi Arabia?

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What desert is located in southern Israel?

Negev Desert Signup and view all the answers

What region is often referred to as the cradle of civilization?

Mesopotamia Signup and view all the answers

What plateau is located in central Turkey?

Plateau of Anatolia Signup and view all the answers

What plateau is located in Iran, next to the Great Salt Desert?

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Study Notes

Water Bodies

Arabian/Persian Gulf: A significant body of water located between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran, crucial for trade and oil transport.
Gulf of Aden: Situated between Yemen and Somalia, it connects to the Arabian Sea and is a vital maritime passage.
Aegean Sea: Located between Greece and Turkey, this sea is dotted with numerous islands and has historical significance in ancient Greek culture.
Arabian Sea: Bordered by India, Oman, Iran, and the Arabian Peninsula, known for its strategic shipping routes.
Black Sea: A large inland sea bordered by multiple countries, including Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania, historically important for trade.
Caspian Sea: The world’s largest enclosed inland body of water, bordered by five countries including Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.
Dead Sea: The saltiest water body, lying between Jordan and Israel, famous for its mineral-rich waters and low elevation.
Mediterranean Sea: Connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa, this sea is a major route for trade and cultural exchange.
Red Sea: Positioned between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, it is known for its rich marine biodiversity.
Sea of Marmara: A small sea in Turkey that connects the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea via the Bosporus Strait and the Dardanelles.
Bosporus Strait: A narrow strait in Turkey, dividing Europe and Asia, and a crucial waterway for maritime trade.
The Dardanelles: A significant waterway in Turkey, connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
Strait of Hormuz: A strategically vital strait, through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply is transported.

Rivers

Tigris River: Flows through Iraq and is one of the two major rivers in Mesopotamia, supporting ancient civilizations.
Euphrates River: The other principal river in Mesopotamia, it also traverses Turkey, Syria, and Iraq, vital for agriculture.
Jordan River: A historically and religiously significant river, forming a boundary between Israel and Jordan.
Sea of Galilee: A freshwater lake in northern Israel, associated with various biblical events.

Geographical Features

Arabian Peninsula: A large peninsula in Southwest Asia, surrounded by the Arabian Sea, Red Sea, and Persian Gulf.
Sinai Peninsula: A triangular landform in Egypt, acting as a land bridge between Africa and Asia.
Elburz Mountains: A mountain range in northern Iran, home to the highest peak, Mount Damavand.
Kopet-Dag Mountains: Located in northern Iran along the Turkmenistan border, these mountains are rich in biodiversity.
Pontic Mountains: Running parallel to the Black Sea coast in Turkey, contributing to the region's rugged terrain.
Taurus Mountains: Stretching across southern Turkey, these mountains influence regional climate and agriculture.
Zagros Mountains: A major mountain range in southern Iran, forming a significant geological and cultural barrier.
Hindu Kush Mountains: A vast mountain range in eastern Afghanistan, stretching towards Pakistan and China, known for its difficult terrain.
Great Salt Desert: An expansive desert in Iran characterized by vast salt flats and arid conditions.
Syrian Desert: A large desert covering parts of Syria, Jordan, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, noted for its extreme conditions.
Rub' al-Khali (Empty Quarter): One of the largest sand deserts in the world, located in the Arabian Peninsula.
An Nafūd Desert: A large desert in northwestern Saudi Arabia, known for its sand dunes and harsh climate.
Negev Desert: Located in southern Israel, it presents a unique ecosystem and archeological significance.

Plateaus

Mesopotamia: An ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, known as the "Cradle of Civilization."
Plateau of Anatolia: A high plateau in central Turkey, significant for agriculture and ancient settlements.
Plateau of Iran: Located adjacent to the Great Salt Desert, this plateau influences regional climate and culture.

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Test your knowledge of the physical geography of Southwest Asia with these flashcards. Each card highlights a significant body of water found in the region, helping you to learn and memorize their locations and importance. Perfect for students or anyone interested in Middle Eastern geography.