Physical Geography-Human Environment Interaction – Flashcards
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Know the location of the Suez canal and the names of adjacent bodies of water.
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The Suez canal is located in Egypt where it connects to the Mediterranean Sea to the Red sea.
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Explain how climate and the location of water sources affect the location of population centers(where people live) in NA & SWA.
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The location of population centers are unevenly distributed over the region.
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Explain who is buying into Dubai's land reclamation project.
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A growing wealthy population are buying high end housing in Dubai's land reclamation project.
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What are the most important resources on the Arabian Peninsula?
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Freshwater and Oil
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Explain why countries such as Saudi Arabia are investing in desalination plants.
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Saudi Arabia and other SWA countries are investing in desalination plants in order to meet the demand of water for a expanding population.
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Describe two environmental factors which affect where Egyptians live.
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Two environmental factors that affect where Egyptians live are the Sahara and the Nile.
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Which ethic group has made their home in the Sahara?
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The Berbers continue to live in Sahara as a means of maintaining their cultural traditions.
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Describe the Dead sea. (3 characteristics)
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1.Extremely salty 2.Bacteria grows 3.Bathers float
