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28 Cards in this Set
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1. Mediterranean Sea 2. Black Sea 3. Red Sea 4. Arabian Sea |
Water resources in West Asia (Seas) |
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1. Jordan River [S:Golan Heights, Syria; E: Sea of Galilee] 2. Tigris River [S: Taurus Mountains, Turkey; E:Persian Gulf] 3. Euphrates River [S: Armenian Highlands, Turkey; E: Persian Gulf] 4. Karun River [S: Zagros Mountains; E:Persian Gulf] 5. Taurus Mountains (from snow and winter rains which melt during the spring) |
Fresh water resources |
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West Asian rivers |
most important source of fresh water in West Asia |
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2/3 |
nearly how much of the region is desert? |
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1. thorn forest, desert brush 2. Prunus amygdalus (almond) 3. Pistacia spp. (pistachio) 4. Quercus persica (oak) |
TOPOGRAPHY: Zagros Mountains |
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1. savannah (Iran) 2. Avena spp (wild oat) 3. Hordeum spp (barley) 4. wheat |
TOPOGRAPHY: Fertile Crescent |
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1. olive 2. grape 3. orange 4. lemon 5. fig |
TOPOGRAPHY: Levant |
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Taurus Mountains |
mountains rich in metals and minerals (silver and copper) |
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Zagros Mountains |
mountains which are a rich source of stone and timber |
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1. Mediterranean Sea 2. Black Sea 3. Caspian Sea |
The Milder Climate Region is bounded by: |
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Natural gas |
another valuable resource in the region |
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water |
It is is one of the most precious resources in West Asia |
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1. Mountains 2. Plateaus |
These landforms have an important effect on the climate of West Asia |
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1. It is where water resources are scarce. 2. It is where rainfall is insufficient. 3. It is where deserts are found. |
Reasons why West Asia is considered the "Dry World" |
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1. Sea of Galilee 2. Dead Sea |
Lakes in West Asia |
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1. Sahara Desert 2. Arabian Desert 3. Syrian Desert |
Deserts in West Asia |
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Milder Climate Regions |
are places with a combination of the following: 1. regular rainfall 2. hot summers 3. cool winters |
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Oasis |
place where deep underground springs force their way up to the surface |
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1. characterized by lush green plants 2. provide food and shade to people and animals seeking relief from the harsh, dry climate |
Characteristics of an oasis |
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Camelus dromedaries (Camel) |
Beast of burden which can survive for long periods without much food or water |
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Donkey |
Beast of burden used for travelling short distances |
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1. Sheep 2. Goat |
Livestock in West Asia |
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1. cheetah 2. hyena 3. falcon |
Wild beasts in West Asia |
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Oil |
most valuable natural resource of the region |
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Oil Production |
most important industry in the region |
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65% |
West Asia has more than [?]% of world's known oil resources |
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1. Saudi Arabia 2. Iran 3. Iraq 4. Kuwait 5. UAE 6. Qatar |
Ranking by country in oil reserves |
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Ground water |
Often the only source of water in arid/desert regions |
