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Physical Geography of SW Central Asia, and N西南和中亚地区的自然地理. Africa.ppt

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Physical Geography of SW Central Asia, and N西南和中亚地区的自然地理. Africa

Oil (petroleum) nat. gas are region’s most abundant resources 70% of world’s oil 33% of world’s nat. gas Reserves are still being discovered! WWII sparked production as we moved to modern industry/reliance Prob w/ oil dependence b/c economy stability fluctuates as oil prices fluctuate Many countries are now diversifying UAE ? banking, info. tech, tourism Libya ? infrastructure, fisheries Completed Dubai Tower Water! Lots of rainfall in some areas; others do not get much at all Caspian Sea: southern areas @ 78+ inches a year Most areas in the Middle East experience a desert or steppe climate; do not get much rainfall Water resources very scarce in many desert/steppe climate regions Desert Climate Sahara dominates North Africa Sand = less than 10% of the desert Encompass 50% of Middle East areas Definition: 10 inches or less of precip a year Extreeeeeeme Climate! Rub’al Khali, aka-Empty Quarter Largest area of sand in the region Characteristics: Ergs: sandy-covered dunes Regs: stony plains covered with “desert pavement” Cities, villages built around Sahara oasis, or places in the desert where underground water surfaces Steppe Climate Second-largest climate region Average rainfall @ less than 14 in/yr Can support SOME vegetation, like short grasses, which provide pasture for animals Bedouins, the people of the steppe climate Way of life: pastoralism, or raising grazing of livestock Other climates Mediterranean: Morocco, Tunisia More moderate, loveable climate = MONEY! ? Boost economy by exporting grapes, citrus fruits, and olives to Europe North America Tourism! Agadir = 360 days of sunshine a year ? tourist ? $$$$$$$ Highlands: Caucasus Mountains Generally wetter cooler Climate varies with elevation, exposure to wind sun Areas near mountain ranges tend to have abundant rainfall because of warm air from the seas from prevailing westerly winds Landscape: Effects from Climate Change Grassy plains ? desert (Desertification!!!!) Physical Geography quiz tomorrow!!!