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North Africa, Southwest Asia, and central Asia

North Africa, Southwest Asia, and central Asia. The land. The Land. Earthquakes. Mountains. Earthquakes are common in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia This is where 4 major plates comes together. Atlas Mountains Caucasus Mountains Kumz - dune-covered deserts.

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North Africa, Southwest Asia, and central Asia

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  1. North Africa, Southwest Asia, and central Asia

  2. The land

  3. The Land Earthquakes Mountains • Earthquakes are common in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia • This is where 4 major plates comes together • Atlas Mountains • Caucasus Mountains • Kumz- dune-covered deserts

  4. Costal Plains, Seas, and Penninsulas Coastal Plains Seas/Penninsula • Along the Mediterranean sea, Caspian Sea, and Persian Gulf • Where most agricultural production takes place • Dead Sea, Caspian Sea, Aral Sea • Arabian Peninsula, Sinai Penninsuala, Persian Gulf

  5. Water systems Rivers Streambeds • Nile • Worlds longest river • Alluvial soil- rich soil make up of sand and mud • Aswan High Dam- provides water and hydroelectric power • Tigris and Euphrates • Iraq • Provide hydroelectric power • Intermittent- appear suddenly and disappear just as quickly • Wadis- streambed that remains dry until a heavy rain

  6. Nile River Tigris and Euphrates

  7. Natural Resources Oil and Natural Gasses Minerals • 60% of the earths known oil reserves • 50%of the earths known natural gas reserve • Economy does well when prices are high but when prices go down it hurts the economy • Turkmenistan- Sulfur, sulfate • Morocco- Phosphate- a chemical used in fertilizers • Gold, lead, manganese, chromium, and zinc

  8. Climate and Vegetation

  9. Climate Desert Climate Steppe Climate • Make 50% of the region • Sahara-largest desert in the world • Weather patterns in the desert tend to be extreme • Support some vegetation • Oasis- place in the desert where underground water surfaces • Largest climate region • Has short grasses providing pastures for sheep, goats, and camels • Pastoralism- the raising and grazing of livestock

  10. Mid-latitude Regions Exports Tourism • Mediterranean countries produce Citrus fruits, olives, grapes • People from colder climates come to the Mediterranean regions which has 360 days of sunshine/year

  11. Rainfall • Coastal and highland areas near mountain ranges usually receive the most rainfall. • Raise cereals- food grains such as barley, oats and wheat

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