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Geography of the middle east
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The Middle East
Europe
Asia
North America
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Africa
South America
Indian Ocean
Australia
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desert
  • Many countries of the Middle East are made up of
    desert. Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Yemen, Oman, and
    Egypt all have a long history of people adapting
    to the harsh desert environment. These people
    used creativity and determination to survive.

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nomads
Nomads are people who move from place to place
with herds of animals. They usually live in tents
made of goats hair, and own few possessions so
that they can move quickly and easily. Men wear
long, loose fitting robes called thwabs. These
help keep sweat next to their skin, which cools
them like an air conditioner. Keeping the entire
body covered is important because it helps
prevent sunburn keeps sand from hitting them
all day. Men also wear a head covering called a
ghutra.
  • Most nomads own herds of camels and goats. Both
    of these types of animals are very hardy and able
    to survive with little water. Nomads use the
    entire animal to help them survive the milk,
    meat, and skin.

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Camels the ships of the desert
  • Camels have long been used by nomads and
    travelers in the Middle East. They are perfectly
    suited to carry people goods through the barren
    desert. Camels have nostrils that can close and
    three sets of eyelids to block out the sand.
    Their feet are large leathery, helping them to
    not sink in the soft sand. Camel mouths, tongues,
    and stomachs are tough enough to eat almost
    anything, even leather, cloth, and bone! They
    store water in their fat, allowing them to
    survive without water for days at a time. Traders
    used camel trains to carry vast amounts of goods
    to various trading centers throughout the Middle
    East.

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Taking a much-needed rest!
  • The life of a nomad is hard. Taking time for a
    nap in the middle of a hot day is one way to find
    relief.

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oasis
  • An oasis is a place that has water in the middle
    of a desert. The water bubbles up from
    underground springs, allowing many plants to
    grow. Oases are where nomads water their herds,
    find relief from the hot desert temperatures, and
    trade with other people. Traders brought spices
    such as frankincense, myrrh, and cinnamon as well
    as items like gold and ivory.

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Adapting to thedesert
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  • Date palms thrive in oases, needing very little
    water. They provide fruit (seen above) that is
    sweet and healthy.

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  • The trunks of the trees can be used to build
    homes or for firewood. The leaves can be used for
    roofs, the fibers for rope, and the trunks can be
    hollowed to make pipes or carry water for
    irrigation.

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mountains
The Middle East is not all desertthere are also
mountainous regions like the one in this picture.
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occo/Rif20Mountains.jpg
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Mountain Villages
  • Mountain settlements developed in extreme
    isolation. The rugged mountains cut people off
    from the desert and other areas, so the culture
    of each town developed separately. The way these
    people build their homes live their lives is
    very unique.

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Terracing
  • When people carve steps into the side of a
    mountain, it is called terracing. This practice
    is used throughout the world to help grow crops
    on a steep slope. These terraces help catch
    rainfall as it flows down the mountain,
    irrigating the crops.

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Arable land
  • Arable land is land that is able to support
    crops. The mountainous region in the Middle East
    is able to grow exotic foods such as oranges and
    dates.

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Coastal plains
  • The Coastal Plains region of the Middle East
    includes all the flat areas of land that touch an
    ocean or sea.

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Thriving cities
  • The coastal plains region has always been the
    area where wealthy cities and kingdoms arose.
    This is because 1) the coastline provides an
    easy way for trade and 2) there is enough water
    and arable land to grow many crops.

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Natural resources
  • One reason the Middle East is so important for us
    to study is because of all the natural resources
    found in the region. The amount of oil found in
    this region is staggering.

Turkey
Iraq
Iran
Kuwait
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Oman
Persian Gulf
Yemen
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  • Consumption how much oil a region uses in cars,
    factories, etc.
  • Production how much oil a region takes from
    their land and makes usable.
  • Reserves how much oil a country still has left
    in their land

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