Unit 6 World Geography - 9th grade Flashcards
What three continents meet in this region?
Asia, Africa, and Europe
What was the ancient land called between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Mesopotamia
Describe the climate of this region…
-Dry and Arid
-Home to the Sahara Desert
What three religions is Mekkah an important city for?
Judaisim, Christianity, and Islam
What does the PLO stand for?
Palestinian LIberation Organization
Farmers in the region were…
first to domesticate plants and animals
Fertile land along the rivers were known as…
cradles of civilization / culture hearths
What is the result of population growth surpassing economic growth?
The government can’t meet people’s basic needs.
Main religion and Language…
Islam and Arabic, respectively
True or False:
Healthcare has not improved and has scaled down the region
False
Important waterways for travel are the…
Suez Canal and Persian Gulf
What does OPEC stand for?
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
-they set all oil prices and stay united in order that all receive the best price per barrel = interdependent
What is a cartel?
Countries that are banned together for economic or political strength
What serves as an important food source for many countries in the region?
Fishing
True or False:
Despite the wealth of some countries in the region, physical geography limits communication and transportation
True