Natural Resources in Asia Lesson PDF

PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA  is renowned as the Middle East or the Near East because of its location near Europe.  stretches up to the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea on the southwest, the subcontinent of India on the east and the Black Sea and the A...

PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA  is renowned as the Middle East or the Near East because of its location near Europe.  stretches up to the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea on the southwest, the subcontinent of India on the east and the Black Sea and the Arabian Sea on the south.  countries in the region are naturally rich in oil. Most of them are members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).  OPEC is an organization of countries rich in oil and petroleum. These countries are the largest exporters of oil in the whole world.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA is made up of mountainous terrain that has arid and semi- arid climates. consists of forest, fertile lands, deserts, and grasslands. The Tigris and Euphrates rivers provide sources for irrigation and thus, support agriculture. water shortage is still a problem in many areas of the region. This is because of the region’s hot desert climate.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA West Asia experiences two wind occurrences namely the sharqi and the shamal. sharqi wind comes from the south and southeast, while shamal winds comes from northwest. These phenomena often bring violent sand and dust storms. Because of the region’s hot desert climate that has very low rainfall, few species of plants and animal life thrive in the region.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA  SAUDI ARABIA  Its topography is dominantly barren vegetation. Its plains are usually made up of sand dunes and gravel. Rub al-Khali, which is known to be the hottest and driest place in the world, is located at the southern portion of the country. The mountain ranges of Asir province rise at its southwest area. owns one-fifth of the world’s oil reserves. However, the country has limited water supply. Because of this condition, Saudi Arabia need to import water from other  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA  YEMEN  Is located between Oman and Saudi Arabia. situated at the entrance of the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb that links the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean. is one of the most active shipping land in the world. Narrow semi-desert coastal plains to the west, south, and east surround it  Its mixture of African and Arabian wildlife and plants make Yemen a home of a wide variety of endemic plants used for medicinal purposes. Dragon Blood tree that is endemic to Yemen us found on  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA OMAN known as “The Guardian of the Gulf”, is the oldest easternmost outpost of the Arab world. Formerly known as Muscat, It has valleys, deserts, mountain ranges, coastal plain, and low mountains. Its coastal plains are made up of several wadis and oases. Wells and underground water channels water Oman’s plains.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Is formerly called the “Trucial States”. comprised of the federation of seven sheikdoms. The seven states are: Abu Dhabi, the largest, Dubai, the most prosperous, Sharjah, the seat of the international airport, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Fujairah, and Rasal- Khaimah. Its coast is flat and often graveled.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA QATAR Just 160 km from Saudi Arabia into the Persian Gulf. southwest lies the Khoral Aclaid, an inland Sea. Jebel Dukhan to the west is the center of the country’s oil production since 1940. The most significant of these is Halul. This island is used as an oil-processing storage and export terminal of the country.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA BAHRAIN Bahrain means “Two Seas”. It refers to the sweet water springs under the sea that mingle with the salty water. These seas are believed to be responsible for the unique luster of natural pearls of Bahrain. the discovery of oil in the country in 1932 made it the first oil state in the Persian Gulf. It also has large fish stocks. However, only 1% of the total area of the state is arable while 93% are desert lands.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA  KUWAIT Is a low-lying sandy and barren desert land. is made up of nine islands. Bubiyan and the Warbah islands are uninhabited while Failaka Island is highly populated. the country is rich in oil. Located at the crossroad of trade between India, Africa, China and Europe. Its gigantic natural harbors had always been an access point for trade.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA IRAQ located astride the rivers of Tigris and Euphrates. divided into three regions: the southern and western desert lands, the alluvial plains of the Tigris- Euphrates Rivers, and the mountains of the northeast. Iraq is one of the major producers of oil in West Asia. The State also produces building materials, soap, beverages and cotton  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA IRAN formerly known as Persia. one of the most mountainous countries of the world. There are two mountain ranges in the country: the Zagros Mountain that encloses the river basin and plateaus which serve as agricultural areas of the nation, and the narrow but high Alborz mountains that encloses the Caspian Sea. central portion of Iran is the Central Plateau located between its two Great Salt Desert.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA  ISRAEL small country, consists of a wide variety of topography, soil and climate. lowlands of Israel is the most thickly populated region of the country providing only sufficient supply of crops for domestic consumption because of limited resources, Israel depends on imports of petroleum and coal. Jordan River is an important topographic feature of Israel. The Dead Sea attracts many tourists mainly because of its therapeutic water. The Dead Sea is landlocked and is fed by the Jordan River.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA JORDAN Its official name is Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It has desert plateau in the east and highland area in the west. is separated from Israel by the Jordan Valley, which forms part of the Great Rift Valley and Ghor - nation’s most fertile region. About 75 percent of Jordan has been renowned for its luxurious vegetation and wildlife.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA Lebanon Was known in the biblical times as the “Land of Cedars” Cedars are the trees that covered the mountains of Lebanon Its their source of wood for the shipbuilders of Phoenicia before  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA Lebanon The fertile Bekaa Valley of the country irrigated by the rivers Litani and the Orantes provide the country with enough crops to consumption  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA SYRIA Is at the crossroad of Africa, Europe, and Asia. comprised of desert plains, mountains, and a narrow coastal plain. Its plain stretches from the Turkish border to Lebanon. Its longest river is the Euphrates that comprises more than 80 percent of Syria’s water resources.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA TURKEY Acts as a natural bridge between Asia and Europe. is set on high elevated topography. Its forest region gives the country ample wood for timber export. Its lowlands and valleys in turn yield crops that essentially exported to its neighboring countries and local consumption as well.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA ARMENIA Is a landlocked Eurasian country in the Caucasus region considered by the United Nation as part of West Asia. is located at a high elevation of plateaus and mountains. Ninety percent of Armenia’s land area is 1,000 meter above sea level or higher. The state’s southeast portion is comprised of mountain valleys, plateaus, narrow gorges, rapid rivers, lakes, and villages located on the hillsides.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA ARMENIA is rimmed by 3,000 kilometer mountain ridges where earthquakes are usually experienced. has a network of 300 small rivers. sources of these rivers come from the thawed ice flowing from the mountains, rain, and subsoil waters.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA ARMENIA its climate is dry continental with hot summers and cold winters. Alpine, mountain-meadow, mountain steppe, and semi- desert vegetation prevail in Armenia. The forest woods occupy around 12 percent of the country’s land area. Many species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes consist the state’s fauna.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA AZERBAIJAN Is endowed with vast farmlands, rich mineral resources, and oil. Its capital city Baku, had been its major source of natural gas and oil. It attributes its revenue not only its farm, mineral, and oil resources but also to its large harbor located astride the Caspian Sea. is also known with the rolling steppe land enough to feed millions of livestock.  PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA GEORGIA It is gifted with different topography endowed with various climate and different types of vegetation cover. Lying atop the Caucasus, Surani and Imereti mountain ranges, the country has 25,000 rivers. These rivers power the country’s small hydropower stations thereby lessening the import of energy  IMPLICATIONS OF THE PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA IN: AGRICULTURE West Asia’s eastern and northern regions are densely populated. Watered by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, these areas permit high yields of agricultural crops. Some of these crops are wheat, rye, barley, vegetables, and fruits. The people are also engaged in domesticating  IMPLICATIONS OF THE PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA IN: AGRICULTURE Yemen, Iran, Cyprus, Jordan, Syria, Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan are generally agricultural. Cotton is the most important crop in Yemen. Other crops that include millet, sorghum, and sesame are also grown. Iran yields one of the best wheat in the world, and supplies its population with enough cereals, citrus fruits, and sugarcane.  IMPLICATIONS OF THE PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA IN: AGRICULTURE Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia have fertile and rich lands. Armenia allots 16 percent of the country’s total area for farmlands. Besides farming, the country is particularly known for its rich grassland (steppe) used for grazing its livestock. they also export the best quality fruits and nuts in the world. The country’s cognac is acclaimed to the high quality throughout the world.  IMPLICATIONS OF THE PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA IN: AGRICULTURE Georgia has the most number of working population who are engaged in farming. Cultivated mostly wheat and barley. Engaged in wine growing, fruit growing, and silkworm breeding Started to plant valuable subtropical plants like tea,  IMPLICATIONS OF THE PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA IN: AGRICULTURE Jordan partly enjoys a Mediterranean climate. Most population lives on the west bank Population is clustered around a mosque Around their houses are orchards and gardens Nomads gather around the wadis where they ten a small farm and graze their herds of animals  IMPLICATIONS OF THE PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA IN: AGRICULTURE Chief crops are wheat and barley Other crops – fruits, vegetables, vines, olives, and other citrus fruits. Nomadic tribes from drier areas of the country raise sheep, goat and camels.  IMPLICATIONS OF THE PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA IN: AGRICULTURE * Fertile land is the most important natural resource of Syria. * generally rich in wheat and barley. * They also grow high quality grapes, fruits, and vegetables * Have large number of goats, sheep and cattle  IMPLICATIONS OF THE PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA IN: AGRICULTURE * Al Ain, the only fertile oasis of United Arab Emirate is the center of the country’s agricultural activities * Armenia has 486,000 hectares of arable land * Accounts about 16% of country’s total area * About 10% of the state’s work force is employed in agriculture.  IMPLICATIONS OF THE PHYSICAL FEATURES AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF WEST ASIA IN: *AGRICULTURE * Turkey and Cyprus depend largely on the irrigation of their agricultural lands * Cyprus, its arable land is its chief natural resource. * Cyprus mountains are separate by the Central Mesaori Plain. * Marked as the breadbasket of Cyprus due to its wide production of cereal 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