News map of the week - Israel geography quizz - Brief Article - Illustration

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Study the map. Then complete the exercise below by placing A, B, or C in each blank.

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-- 1. Which land controlled by Israel today was formerly part of Jordan? (A) Golan Heights, (B) West Bank, (C) Gaza Strip

-- 2. From Jerusalem, in which direction would you travel to get to Syria? (A) northwest, (B) southwest, (C) northeast

-- 3. About how many miles long is the border that currently divides Israel and Egypt? (A) 100 miles, (B) 150 miles, (C) 250 miles

-- 4. Which land controlled by Israel today shares a border with Lebanon? (A) Golan Heights, (8) West Bank, (C) Gaza Strip

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1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A