WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where do most people in SW Asia generally live?
A
cities and coastlines
B
deserts and mountains
C
deserts and small villages
D
small villages and mountains
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Southwest Asia consists of seven nations: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It has a population of approxi-mately 1.3 billion, or one-fifth of the global population.

Detailed explanation-2: -Southwest Asia is often referred to as the Middle East and is a major world region with varying features across land and water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Southwest Asia has more than half of the world’s oil reserves, and oil is its greatest export. Some countries in Southwest Asia have little or no oil. These countries have a lower standard of living than do their oil-rich neighbors.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most of Southwest Asia has an arid, or very dry, climate. Deserts cover most of the Arabian Peninsula and large parts of Iran. Temperatures can rise to 129°F (54°C).

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