7SS.D.42: locate selected features in Southwestern Asia (Middle East)
locate on a world and regional political-physical map the nations of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey
7SS.D.43: examine environmental issues across Southwest Asia (Middle East)
explain how water pollution and the unequal distribution of water impacts irrigation and drinking water
7SS.D.44: explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East)
explain how the distribution of oil has affected the development of Southwest Asia (Middle East)
7SS.D.45: examine the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East)
compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southwest Asia (Middle East): Judaism, Islam, and Christianity
7SS.D.46: explain the structures of the national governments of Southwest Asia (Middle East)
compare the parliamentary democracy of the State of Israel, the monarchy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the theocracy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, distinguishing the form of leadership and the role of the citizen in terms of voting rights and per
7SS.D.47: compare and contrast the economic systems in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey
7SS.D.48: explain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Southwest Asia (Middle East)
compare and contrast different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargos
7SS.D.49: analyze factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran
explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP)
7SS.D.50: analyze continuity and change in Southwest Asia (Middle East) leading to the 21st century
explain U.S. presence and interest in Southwest Asia (Middle East); include the Persian Gulf conflict and invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq
