Chapter 6: State of Israel 55
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Chapter 6: State of Israel
Section 1: The Geography of Israel
Section 1: Location, Landforms, and Climate
Directions: Complete the chart with information from the text.
Topic Description Evidence or Elaboration
Location and Size of Israel
Physical Features of Israel
The Dead Sea
Climate of Israel
Directions: For each question, write the letter of the BEST response on the line beside each question.
_______ 1. Which forms Israel’s eastern border with the Palestinian territories?
a. Jordan River
b. Mediterranean Sea
c. Negev Desert
d. Sahara Desert
_______ 2. Which best describes the climate of Israel?
a. arid
b. Mediterranean
c. tropical humid
d. humid subtropical
_______ 3. Where do most people live in Israel?
a. rural communities
b. cities or urban areas
c. the south of Israel near Egypt
d. the eastern region of Israel near Syria
_______ 4. What body of water is known for its high concentration of salt?
a. Arial Sea
b. Dead Sea
c. Mediterranean Sea
d. Suez Canal