Middle East Physical Geography 7th grade SS Guided Review

LEARN: The Arabian Peninsula has several countries but the largest is Saudi Arabia. NOW ANSWER: What is another name for the region commonly called the Middle East?

LEARN: The Suez Canal connects the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea which allows ships to avoid a long trip around Africa. NOW ANSWER: Which river separates the countries of Israel and Jordan?

LEARN: Afghanistan is a Middle Eastern country that is so far east that it is closest to Asia. NOW ANSWER: The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers flow through which country?

LEARN: The Red Sea separates the Arabian Peninsula and the continent of Africa. NOW ANSWER: Which body of water separates the continent of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula?

LEARN: The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers flow from Northwest to Southeast through the country of Iraq. NOW ANSWER: Which Country is closest to Europe?

LEARN: The Middle East region is sometimes called Southwest Asia by Geographers. NOW ANSWER: What is commonly shipped through the Persian Gulf which is very important to industrialized nations?

LEARN: The Red Sea separates the Arabian Peninsula and the continent of Africa, and the Persian Gulf separates the Arabian Peninsula from Iran. NOW ANSWER: Which country is farther to the east?

LEARN: Turkey is located in the Middle East but a small part is on Europe. NOW ANSWER: Which country is on the Arabian Peninsula?

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