Question

Which of the following bodies of water are extremely important for shipping in the Middle East, especially for the transport of oil?
i. the Suez Canal
ii. the Persian Gulf
iii. the Tigris River
A.
i only
B.
i and ii only
C.
ii and iii only
D.
i, ii, and iii

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. i and ii only.

The Suez Canal and the Persian Gulf are both extremely important for shipping, especially for the transport of oil. The Suez Canal is a crucial passage for maritime trade between Europe and Asia, while the Persian Gulf is a key region for oil exports. The Tigris River, while historically significant, is not a major route for shipping oil.