SWA amp North Africa Twin Notes SSWG3 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary North AfricaSouthwest Asia f Explain why this region contains areas on two different continents ID: 1048599
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2. SWA & North Africa Twin Notes SSWG3 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary North Africa/Southwest Asia. f. Explain why this region contains areas on two different continents.
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4. Why are they in the same region?ClimateReligionStandard of livingNatural ResourcesEnvironmental issues
5. Climate Both N. Africa and SWA are primarily arid, hot desert regionsExceptions: Highlands of Turkey & IranMediterranean coast of MoroccoVery little arable land for farming as a result of the climate
6. Religion Primary religion of SWA and NA is Islam (Sunni & Shia)Exceptions:Christians & Jews in Israel, Jordan, SyriaIslam also influences government decisions and the law in many countries.Often sources of conflict
7. Standard of Living Most countries in SWA & NA have a comparable standard of living Standard of living = how good your life isThis does not mean that it is high—some are higher than others.Saudi Arabia has a higher standard of living than IraqWhen compared with the rest of Africa, North Africa has the higher standard of living.
8. Natural ResourcesThe primary natural resource throughout NA & SWA is oil (petroleum).Because of world dependence on oil, countries with oil have an option for great wealth.Countries in the area who don’t have oil sometimes refine it or turn it into chemicals or plastic.
9. Environmental IssuesMost of these countries share the following environmental issues:Lack of freshwaterPollution Deforestation-cutting down of treesOvergrazingDesertification-turning arable land into desert
10. TwinsIdenticalLook almost exactly the same Usually almost identical in DNAFraternalOften different gendersUsually look differentVery different in personality
11. Twins AssignmentChoose 1 country in North Africa and 1 country in Southwest Asia to research on the iPadMake a list of similarities and differences between those 2 countriesDecide if the countries are identical or fraternal twins