Choose the statement about the impact of deserts and rivers on trade and where people live in South West Asia that is false.

Question

A.
Because much of Saudi Arabia is desert, most people in Saudi Arabia live near a coast and work in the fishing, petroleum, or shipping industry.

B.
Because of modern conveniences like electronics, air conditioning, and transportation,the deserts and rivers do not have any impact on trade or where people live in South West Asia.

C.
Most people in Iraq live near or along theTigris River and work in agriculture or the petroleum industry..

D.
There is very little agriculture in Iran since much of Iran is a hot, dry desert so most Iranians find work in the petroleum or shipping industries.

Answer 1

The false statement is:

B. Because of modern conveniences like electronics, air conditioning, and transportation, the deserts and rivers do not have any impact on trade or where people live in South West Asia.

While modern conveniences can mitigate some of the challenges posed by deserts, they do not completely eliminate the impact of geographical features on trade and settlement patterns in the region. People still tend to live near rivers and coasts because these areas provide essential resources, facilitate trade, and support agriculture.