Geography Flashcards
(32 cards)
Describe the location of the middle east?
The location of the Middle East is around the equator of the earth and east of it. In relation to the UK, the Middle East is south east from us
Name 15 countries or territories that make up the middle east?
- Turkey 2. Syria 3. Iran 4. Iraq. 5. Israel 6. Palestine 7. Lebanon 8. Egypt 9. Jordan 10. Kuwait 11. Saudi Arabia 12. Qatar 13. UAE 14. Oman 15. Yemen
Describe the pattern of oil trade globally..
Globally.. some countries have very high production flow but very low consumption in relation to eachother such as the middle east
Why and where is oil in the middle east?
They are found in hydrocarbon reservoirs of Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, united Arab emirates, Qatar, Oman and Yemen
What are oil reserves?
how much oil a country has access to
How many of the largest oil reserves are there?
8
What is the worlds largest oil producing country?
Saudi Arabia
What percentage of Saudi Arbias oil reserve do they produce compared to the rest of the world?
15% of global output
What percentage of oil reserves are found in the Arabian Plate?
48%
What percentage of gas reserves does the Arabian Plate contain?
43%
Was the Arabian plate once underwater? (True or False)
True
When was the Arabian plate approx underwater?
570 million year ago
Why did the Arabian plate rise from underwater?
It rose due to tectonic movement
Why is Sudi Arabias GDP significantly higher than other middle eastern countries?
It is the largest gas and oil producing country
How much oil does qatar produce?
They have 25.2 billion gallons of oil in reserves
Why is oil important to qatars economy?
Oil production has been a major source of income for Qatar. The money from oil exports has
helped the country:
• Build modern cities like Doha.
• Invest in schools, hospitals, and infrastructure.
What are challenges of oil production?
The global oil market is unpredictable, and oil resources will eventually run out.
Has Yemens oil production decreased over the decades? (True or False)
True
Why is Oil Important to Yemen’s Economy?
For many years, oil has been the main way Yemen earns money. Most of the country’s income
came from selling oil to other countries.
What are Challenges of Oil Production in Yemen?
War and Conflict: The ongoing conflict in Yemen has damaged oil facilities and pipelines,
and it has scared away foreign companies that could help improve the oil industry.
Blockades: Some groups in the war have blocked oil exports, which means Yemen earns less
money.
Economic Struggles: Because of less oil production and exports, Yemen’s economy has
suffered. Many people don’t have enough food or jobs
Why is the middle east globally important in its oil reserves?
They produce approx half if the oil reserves of the globe and have a high trade rate
How is oil in the middle east?
Millions or billions of years ago, the middle east was under water, so this led to small marine organisms growing underwater. Furthermore this had animals dieing with their left body remains
Which countries are occupied by the British Empire?
What is a Uni-Polar world system?
A system where most of the world’s economic, social, and cultural aspects are influenced by a single state or country.
