Transcript Physical Geography of the Middle East

Mr. Schwindel Presents:
All desert, right?
The Middle East is a
very geographically
diverse region with
many different
landforms and
climate patterns.
You will now learn more
about some of the
important geographic
regions and landforms of
the Middle East. Please
fill out your chart as you
go along.
Location:
These rivers run through Iraq,
Syria, and Turkey.
Important Facts:
These rivers have small
tributaries (streams) that
form freshwater lakes and
swamps. This river system
is a vital water source for
the Middle East.
One of the earliest advanced
civilizations, Mesopotamia,
was located here.
Location:
Egypt, in between the
Mediterranean Sea and the Red
Sea.
Important Facts:
-Due to its location, it has been the
center of numerous political
conflicts.
- The Suez Canal, a man-made
waterway that connects the
Mediterranean Sea and the Red
Sea, is located here (see picture)
Location:
Southern Saudi Arabia, and areas
of Oman, the United Arab
Emirates, and Yemen.
Important Facts:
- The second most oil-rich area in
the world.
(no, its not spelled wrong, it’s in German)
Location:
Borders Jordan to the east
and Israel to the west.
Important Facts:
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At 1,388 ft. below sea level, it is the
lowest elevation on the Earth’s surface
(on dry land)
Due to its high salinity (amount of salt in
the water), animals cannot survive, hence
its name.
Due to it’s high salinity, it is very
easy to float in the Dead Sea.
Location:
Stretches between central
Afghanistan and northern
Pakistan.
Important Facts:
- Location of most of the military
action in Afghanistan
Use this map
to fill in the
bodies of
water on the
Blank HW
Map.
BRING YOUR FILLED IN CHART
AND MAP TO CLASS
TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!
It could come in handy.
(Hint, hint.)