PPT-Economy of Southwest Asia

Oil was discovered in Iran in 1908 It is now the most important product in the regions economy Nearly half of the worlds oil is in Saudi Arabia Iran Kuwait and Iraq Saudi Arabia is the . Sisira Jayasuriya and . Gary Magee. Monash University. SE Asia. Huge diversity: income levels, size (land area, population), resource endowments and economic structure. Since 19. th. C, fortunes of the region shaped by its integration into global –the Western- economy through trade and investment links, and buffeted by external shocks emanating from the West. The dominant landforms of the Arabian Peninsula are hills and low tablelands.. Most of the Arabian Peninsula is a rocky plateau with mountains along the west coast.. The Dead Sea lies 1.312 feet below sea level and is the lowest point on earth not covered by ocean waters. It is the saltiest body of water in the world. The Jordan River flows into the Dead Sea.. Southwest Asia and the Indian Ocean . 1. The . Ottoman Empire. a. This . empire was founded around . 1300. b. Extended Islamic conquests into eastern Europe. c. Was . more similar to monarchs in France and Spain than Islamic Caliphates. © 2011 . Clairmont. Press. Southwest Asia. Other names:. Middle East. Near East. These other names are an indicator of location relative to Europe. . Many international groups have chosen to name the region based on the relative location within the continent of Asia. . Arabs, Kurds, & Persians. Standards. SS7G8 The student will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East). . a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group. . . Physical. Sub regions of Southwest Asia . The Arabian Peninsula - . Saudi Arabia Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Yemen, Qatar & United Arab Emirates - Lies between Red Sea and Persian Gulf. Game. What is the name of this body of water?. Mediterranean Sea. What is the name of this landform?. Rub al Khali Desert. What is the name of the strait at the southern end of the Persian Gulf? . Strait of Hormuz. Standard SS7G6 . SS7G6 The student will discuss environmental issues across southwest Asia (Middle East). a. Explain how water pollution and the unequal distribution of water impacts irrigation and drinking water. Oklahoma. Texas. Arizona. New Mexico. Nevada. Utah. Colorado. Kansas. The Southwest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ1TdxjpqAA&feature=related. Let’s think about Southwest Food…. The Southwest. Standards. SS7G7 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, . d. istribution . of natural . resources, . and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East). . PreAP. World Geography. Southwest Asia Unit. For today, . 02/15. Pick up a . map and download today’s . powerpoint. from my site.. No more presentations. We need to move on. If this saddens you greatly, talk to me.. North Africa and Southwest Asia Physical Geography Physical Geography Plate Tectonics Clashing Plates Arabian Plate into Eurasian Plate Separating Plates Arabian Plate pulling apart from African Plate Indian Influence in . Southeast Asia: Page 602. Southeast Asia has been inhabited since pre-historic times. The communities in the region evolved to form complex cultures and kingdoms with varying degrees of occupation and influence from . Key Message #1. 25. Ch. 25 | Southwest. Water Resources. The integrity of Southwest forests and other ecosystems and their ability to provide natural habitat, clean water, and economic livelihoods have declined as a result of recent droughts and wildfire due in part to human-caused climate change. Greenhouse gas emissions reductions, fire management, and other actions can help reduce future vulnerabilities of ecosystems and human well-being..