WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Is there a lot of arable land in Southwest Asia?
A
Yes, tons of it!
B
None, it’s all arid.
C
Some but you have to keep in mind where it is when you choose where to live.
D
Some for the humans and livestock that are currently there.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Asia Arable Land map shows the percentage distribution of arable land throughout the continent of Asia. India has the most amount of arable land, while the vast stretches of Mongolia, Russia and Kazakhstan contain less than 10% of arable land.

Detailed explanation-2: -The highest densities are in the region’s northern and western parts and in its southern tip. These areas include parts of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan; the countries along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea; and the highlands of southern Saudi Arabia and southwestern Yemen.

Detailed explanation-3: -Southwest Asia, subregion of Asia, bounded on the west by the Mediterranean Sea, the Sinai Peninsula, and the Red Sea and on the south and southeast by the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf. The region reaches the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea to the north.

Detailed explanation-4: -People in Southwest Asia use the land for agriculture, for nomadic herding, and for producing oil. Most of the small percentage of arable land is in the northern part of the region, with commercial farming taking place along the coast. Israel and Turkey grow a wide variety of crops.

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