Arabian Peninsula Geo Flashcards
(14 cards)
Where is the Arabian Peninsula?
Southwest Aisa
What ocean is below the Arabian Peninsula?
Indian Ocean
Why is the Arabian Peninsula’s location so important?
It serves as the crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Europe
What biome makes up about three quarters of the Arabian Peninsula?
Desert
What are nomads?
a person who moves from place to place, often in search of water and vegetation
What is a plateau?
A raised area of flat land.
What were Arab nomads called?
Bedouins
What are oases?
Oases are areas in the desert where fresh water is available.
Why are oases important?
They provide water, plant life, and shade to nomads and give people a good place to start towns and villages.
What does irrigate mean?
To bring water to a dry place in order to grow crops.
What is the name of the large dam built in Yemen?
Marib Dam
What occupation where most people living in the costal plain?
Farmers
What edges of the Arabian peninsula are mountainous?
Western and Southern
What is a terrace?
A flat strip of ground on a hillside used for growing crops.
