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Physical Geography of SWA
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General Pattern of Landforms
What landform
is marked by:
Red?
Yellow?
Purple?
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Mountains – Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan
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River Valleys: vital for agriculture,
higher population densities
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Tectonic Activity/Earthquakes
What two countries have the most
earthquakes in the region?
Explain the distribution of earthquakes
in the region.
Iran Turkey
Turkey
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Deserts cover most of SWA Rub al Khali (empty quarter)
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Dead Sea: lowest point on Earth
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Arabian Peninsula
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Anatolian Peninsula = Turkey
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Tigris River / Euphrates River
• The Tigris and Euphrates are the two major rivers of the region
• Both start in Turkey and run through multiple countries to the
Persian Gulf
• Control of rivers and their
water is a source of tension
In the region
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Wadi
Dry river valley/stream/bed that flows when rains
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Oasis: a fertile spot in a desert
where water is found.
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Salt Flat: desert that results when moisture from
the soil evaporates and chemical salts remain
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General Pattern
of Climates
Describe the general location of:
Mediterranean Climate
Semiarid Climate:
Desert Climate
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General Pattern
of Biomes
Why would the Mediterranean coast be more hospitable for
agriculture than other areas of the region?