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Southwest Asia: Birthplace of civilization, heart of conflict
Welcome to the new Unit… we have much to do
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LITERATURE KEYSTONE DO NOW
L.N.2.2.3 Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate connections between texts
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LITERATURE KEYSTONE DO NOW
L.N.2.2.3 Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate connections between texts
Information Progress Reports - to be mailed this week
Chapter 21 work due today
Chapter 22- Human Geography of SW Asia
- this week
MIRPL assignment due dates start next week
Current EventsArt Destruction in Iraq - ISIS destroys culture
Iran practices destroying U.S. carrier
- mock carrierCANCELLED
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LITERATURE KEYSTONE DO NOW
L.N.2.2.3 Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate connections between texts
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LITERATURE KEYSTONE DO NOW
L.N.2.2.3 Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate connections between texts
Arid Climate Less than 18” of
precipitation - significantly low amounts- many rivers do not flow year round
Land is broken by plateaus and highlands
Mediterranean climate in some areas- this provides “green” areas
Animals Animals
- must adapt to dry climate- many suited for harsh conditions
Camel most important forability to go long distances - little to no water
Deserts and movement Largest Desert
- Rub al-Khalil also called the empty quarter- located on Arabian Peninsula
An-Nafud Desert- oasis present- fed from underground springs
Salt Flats/DesertsIranian Mountains
- creates rain shadows
Salt Flat Deserts- created from rain shadows- increased evaporation- salt left behind
Extremely hot and generally uninhabited
Semi-Arid to Well Watered Coasts
Semi-Arid ClimateMediterranean and
CoastalMinimal rainfall
- supports some grasses- minimal agriculture
Cotton and Wheat Animals
- grazing and small herding
Turkey- goats - mohair largest export
Adequate rainfallHot summers and rainy
winters- citrus crops- olives
Heavy Irrigation in the summer- can promote year round agriculture
TPS: Use what you know
The region is often called a land of extremes. What is meant by this statement.
Human Perspective: Water Saudi water solution
- icebergs?- research from 1977
Ships towing icebergs from Antarctica- not feasible
How significant is the issue of water?
The Water ProblemNeeds Solutions
Irrigation- large scale needs for farms- manage inconsistent rain- some rivers run dry
Hydroelectric needs- consistent and clean power
Drinking water- limited freshwater supply
Modern and Ancient technology- dams and piping- underground tunnels- water wheels
Dams on Tigris and Euphrates- 8 new power plants, Turkey
Water coalitions- Israel- limited supplies, source of conflict
More Modern Practice Drip Irrigation
- pipes drip water to crops
Desalination- using ocean water to create fresh water- very expensive
Fossil Water- ancient aquifers underground- 25-30 years of water
Economic Power House: OIL Southwest Region
- ½ of the world’s reserves
One commodity economy- largest export
Uses- gas, oil, plastics, heating, fertilizers
Need for Oil Industrialization
Period- automobiles- ships
First discovered in 1908- Persia (Iran)
Iraq has large reserves- being developed since the war ended
Saudi Arabia- large oil fields, Rub al-Khalil
Transporting Oil Many pipelines
- transport to shipping ports
Multiple refineries- produce product from crude oil
Transportation to various customers- chance for oil spills