Geography of the Arab World

The main coastal plains of Palestine are Saruunah plain, Mount Carmel plain, and the Acre plain.

The Sahil Plain of Tunisia is significant for its olive monoculture.

A flood plain is the floor of a river valley beyond the riverbed, formed from mud, sand, and silt left when the river overflows.

<p>The two major tributaries of the Nile River are the White Nile and the Blue Nile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Nile River extends for approximately 1200 km between Aswan and the Mediterranean Sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The dominant feature of the Nile Delta is sandy mounds of clay and silt that rise as islands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Nile River ends in a large delta that empties into the Mediterranean Sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The content mainly focuses on geographical terrains in the Arab World.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The two main geographical regions are the Asian part and the African part.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Over 1,500 kilometers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>West Asia includes Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the UAE, and Yemen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Atlas bear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coastal plains, flood plains, and inland plains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Sahara Desert and the Arabian Desert are two deserts that span the Arab League.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A low-lying area of land adjacent to a sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The highest point is Jabal Toubkal, located in Morocco.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Landforms are created by forces of nature such as wind, water, ice, and the movement of Earth's plates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>About 20 miles in width.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plains are broad, level surfaces that are generally lower than the surrounding land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Atlas Mountains, Lebanon Mountains, and Hijaz Mountain range are notable high mountains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Landscapes are groups of landforms in a particular area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Coastal Plain of Syria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Less than 500 feet above sea level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lowest point is the Dead Sea, found in Jordan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>About 600 miles (970 km).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has a harsh desert climate, with extreme temperature variations between day and night.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An isolated area of vegetation in a desert.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Palmyra was a vital caravan city known as the Bride of the Desert during Queen Zenobia's reign.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is the only permanent, natural wetland in the Jordanian desert.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is one of the most important recharging groundwater basins in Jordan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relatively flat, stony, and sandy plains with little or no vegetation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide essential stops for trade and transportation routes across desert areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary reason is the rapid expansion of housing and industry in Damascus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Arabian Oryx and the sand gazelle have been re-introduced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rivers act as erosional agents that grind down rock or soil, creating a valley.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Badiyat Al-Sham has a desert climate, which supports only certain drought-resistant plants and animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A valley is an extended depression in the Earth's surface, typically created by erosion from rivers or streams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human activities, such as hunting and habitat degradation, have led to the extinction of many desert species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traditionally, various cereals, vegetables, and fruits have been grown in Ghouta Oasis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Valleys are important for human development because they are typically located near rivers, providing water and fertile land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The two sub-climates are a dry subtropical climate in the north and a dry tropical climate in the south.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Azizia, Libya, holds the record high temperature of 136.4° F (58° C).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cypress and date palm are two types of vegetation found in the Sahara Desert.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mammals like gerbils, gazelles, and desert hedgehogs are found in the Sahara Desert.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Sahara Desert experienced cycles of heavier rainfall 8,000 years ago, supporting diverse plant and animal life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Badiyat Al-Sham is a desert and steppe region located in the northern Arabian Peninsula.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Badiyat Al-Sham is primarily covered by basalt rocks from lava flows.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Badiyat Al-Sham extends between the desert of Al-Nufud and the Euphrates River.</p> Signup and view all the answers