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Physical Geography of North Africa and Southwest Asia — Quiz Answers

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Sort each physical characteristic to match it to the correct mountain range.

Answer:

located in Algeria and Morocco,create a natural barrier between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sahara Desert, with heights over 13,000 feet|located in Iran,contain rocks that date back over 500 million years, with heights over 14,000 feet

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Sort each physical characteristic to match it to the correct plateau.

Answer:

located in Turkey,known for unique rock formations called “fairy chimneys”|located southwest of the Iranian Plateau,known for containing an arid desert

4

Which natural hazard makes wildfires more likely to occur?

A
earthquake
B
flash flood
C
heat wave
D
dust storm
5

Drag and drop each description to match it to the correct natural hazard.

Answer:

drought|dust storm|earthquake|flooding|heat wave

6

How does the Arabian Plateau differ from the Anatolian Plateau?

A
The Arabian Plateau has abundant fertile land.
B
The Arabian Plateau has deep gorges and canyons.
C
The Arabian Plateau is primarily covered in desert.
D
The Arabian Plateau was formed by volcanic activity.
7

Why is the region of North Africa and Southwest Asia often subject to flash floods during rainy weather?

A
The region has an abundance of waterways.
B
The region has many mountains and plateaus.
C
The region has little vegetation to soak up water.
D
The region has low elevations along the coast.
8

Which statement accurately describes the Nile River?

A
It empties into the Persian Gulf.
B
It empties into the Red Sea.
C
It is 1,700 miles long.
D
It is the world’s longest river.

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