Vocab Unit 15 Flashcards
(14 cards)
Water Distribution
The way water resources are spread and accessed across a region, often unequal in arid area like the middle east
Arabian Desert
A vast desert in the Arabian Peninsula, known for its extreme heat, dryness, and sand dunes.
Wadi
A dry riverbed that fills with water during heavy rain, common in desert regions.
Mesopotamia
An ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, called the “cradle of civilization” due to its early development in agriculture and writing.
Geopolitical
Related to how geography influences politics and power, especially regarding control of land, resources, or strategic locations.
Suez Canal
A man-made waterway in Egypt connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, crucial for global trade.
The Taliban
A militant Islamic group that ruled Afghanistan in the late 1990’s and from 2021 to present, known for strict religious laws.
The Ottoman Empire
A powerful Islamic empire that ruled much of MENA and SE Europe from the 1300’s-1900’s
The Dead Sea
A salt lake bordered by Jordan and Israel, known for its extremely high salinity which allows for easier floating.
Jordan River
A historically and religiously important river that flows from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea.
Salt Flat
A flat expanse of ground covered by salt and other minerals, left behind after water in desert basins evaporate.
Drip Irrigation
A water saving agricultural method that delivers water directly to plant roots through small tubes or emitters.
Desalination
The process of removing salt from seawater to purify it for drinking and farming.
Crude Oil
Unrefined petroleum found underground, a major resource and export in the middle east
