Middle East Physical Features – Flashcards
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Arabian Sea
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Major transportation route between Eastern and Western Asia; part of India's monsoons
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Dead Sea
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Sea of Salt; lowest elevation on earth
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Euphrates River
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The southern river forming the fertile crescent in Iraq
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Gulf of Aden
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Major transportation route (for oil) connecting the Arabian Sea and the Red Sea; piracy problem
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Mediterranean Sea
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Major transportation route connecting three continents
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Persian Gulf
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World's largest source of crude oil
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Red Sea
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Transportation route connecting Southwest Asia to Europe
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Suez Canal
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Man made waterway providing a shortcut between Asia and Europe
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Tigris River
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The northern river forming the fertile crescent in Iraq
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Mesopotamia
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The cradle of civilization in modern day Iraq
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Arabian Peninsula
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Desert landmass surrounded by water on three sides
