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8 Cards in this Set
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Sahara Desert |
Is a large, dry sandy area in northern Africa, covering 1/4 of Africa. It provides a natural barrier. |
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Nile River |
Is used for irrigation and transportation Ancient civilizations settled here because of fertile land, which is good for growing crops. |
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High Aswan Dam |
Is located on the Nile River and provides hydroelectricty and flood control. |
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Tigris & Euphrates River |
Were settled by ancient people because of fertile land. Located in Iraq, the rivers provide irrigation. |
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Suez Canal |
Is important for transportation and trading. It allows travel between Europe & Asia without going around Africa (4300 miles) |
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Dead Sea |
Is Earth;s lowest elevation on land. Water is disappearing due to water needs of the region. It is 10x saltier than the ocean. |
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Persian Gulf |
Is an important trade route. A lot of oil travels through the Persian Gulf. It provides access to Naswa. |
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Red Sea |
Is located between Egypt & Saudi Arabia. It is an important trade route. Control of the red sea means control of Suez Canal. |
