Economic Resources in the Arab World

<p>Oil found underground (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crude oil and olive oil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Export earnings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rhinoceros (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deforestation of rainforests (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>WWF (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Archipelago (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Han Dynasty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biofuels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Malayan Tiger (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The amount of solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temperatures decrease with height (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Winds can either raise or lower temperatures depending on their origin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Winters are milder and summers are cooler (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By parallel bands to the equator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temperatures decrease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Land heats and cools faster than the sea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Population density (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Polar Climate Zone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cold year-round with a brief mild summer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Significant annual temperature variation due to lack of water bodies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ice Cap (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Highland (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Warm summers and cool winters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Highland (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Asphalt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Egyptians (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alexander the Great (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Street paving (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ahmed Al-Belazuri (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>White oil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Twelfth Century (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were used by fishermen to fend off merchant fleets. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scanty precipitation with extremely high daily temperatures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Northern Australia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dry conditions with extreme heat during the day (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>26% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dry summers and wet winters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deserts of North America and Europe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heavy rainfall throughout the year (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Significant temperature range between day and night (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A group of many islands clustered together in a body of water.

Fuel created from living things like plants, used as an alternative to fossil fuels.

Areas distinguished by specific environmental features like climate, terrain, and soil type.

A group of the world's largest economies, with 20 member countries, focused on economic cooperation.

Powerful Chinese dynasty ruling from 206 BC to AD 220, known for expansion and strong government.

Native or originating from a particular place, often referring to people or cultures.

Ancient civilization that flourished in the Indus River Valley from 2500 BC to 1500 BC.

A group of several islands close together.

The distance a place is from the equator, which affects how much solar radiation it receives. The farther from the equator, the less solar radiation reaches the surface.

The height above sea level. As altitude increases, the air becomes less dense and temperatures drop.

Moving air masses can transfer heat. Warm winds increase temperatures, while cold winds lower temperatures.

The proximity to large bodies of water. Water heats and cools more slowly than land, so coastal areas have milder climates.

The average weather conditions over a long period of time, including temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns.

Bands of Earth that are parallel to the equator, used by geographers to describe different climates.

The closer a location is to the equator, the warmer its climate tends to be.

The farther a location is from the equator, the colder its climate tends to be.

The mixture of gases surrounding a planet, like the air around the Earth.

A large deer with branched antlers.

Water falling from the clouds, like rain or snow.

An area with little rain, but not completely dry.

Petroleum is oil found underground.

Characterized by high year-round temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year.

A type of tropical climate with a very distinct wet season and a very dry season, often found in areas around the equator.

A type of tropical climate with very little rainfall, extremely high temperatures during the day, and cool or even cold nights.

A climate zone with low rainfall and large temperature swings between day and night, encompassing a significant portion of the Earth's landmass.

A type of dry climate with minimal rainfall and extremely hot temperatures, occupying a significant percentage of the Earth's land.

A type of dry climate with more defined seasons compared to arid deserts, featuring lower rainfall during winter months.

Characterized by warm summers, cold winters, and moderate temperatures during spring and fall.

A type of moderate climate with wet winters and dry summers, often found in coastal regions around the Mediterranean Sea.

A climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters.

A climate zone with warm summers and cool winters, often experiencing precipitation year-round.

A climate zone with significant temperature variations throughout the year due to the absence of large bodies of water, characterized by cold winters with snow and moderate summers.

A continental climate with large temperature differences between warm, often humid summers, and cold, sometimes severely cold winters.

A continental climate with long, very cold winters and short, cool to mild summers.

A climate zone characterized by permanently frozen ground and tundra, with extremely cold temperatures year-round, except for a brief, mild summer.

A climate zone where temperatures rarely rise above freezing, found at the poles and atop mountains.

A climate zone with cool to cold temperatures found in mountainous regions, where temperature varies significantly with altitude.

Ancient Babylonians used asphalt, a form of crude oil, to build their city walls and towers. This demonstrates early uses of petroleum for construction.

Ancient civilizations like the Chinese and Egyptians burned petroleum for light in their homes, showcasing early recognition of its energy potential.

Ancient Persian tablets depict petroleum used for medicinal purposes and as a source of light, showcasing early knowledge of its benefits.

In 325 B.C., Alexander the Great used flaming torches fueled by petroleum products to intimidate his enemies, demonstrating early military applications.

The first streets of Baghdad were paved with tar derived from petroleum, highlighting the early use of petroleum in infrastructure development.

The Muslim physician and chemist, Muhammad ibn Zakariya Razi, distilled petroleum to produce kerosene, demonstrating early chemical knowledge and extraction of petroleum products.

The Arabian traveler Ahmed Al-Belazuri documented the historical connection between oil and political and economic life on the Absheron peninsula, demonstrating early recognition of petroleum's economic significance.

The Arabian traveler Abu-Dulaf described two types of oil found in the Absheron region: black and white, highlighting early observation of different types of petroleum.