Welcome to the new Unit… we have much to do. . LITERATURE KEYSTONE DO NOW L.N.2.2.3 Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate connections.

Southwest Asia: Birthplace of civilization, heart of conflict

Welcome to the new Unit… we have much to do

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LITERATURE KEYSTONE DO NOW

L.N.2.2.3 Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate connections between texts

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LITERATURE KEYSTONE DO NOW

L.N.2.2.3 Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate connections between texts

Information Progress Reports - to be mailed this week

Chapter 21 work due today

Chapter 22- Human Geography of SW Asia

- this week

MIRPL assignment due dates start next week

Current EventsArt Destruction in Iraq - ISIS destroys culture

Iran practices destroying U.S. carrier

- mock carrierCANCELLED

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LITERATURE KEYSTONE DO NOW

L.N.2.2.3 Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate connections between texts

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LITERATURE KEYSTONE DO NOW

L.N.2.2.3 Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate connections between texts

Arid Climate Less than 18” of

precipitation - significantly low amounts- many rivers do not flow year round

Land is broken by plateaus and highlands

Mediterranean climate in some areas- this provides “green” areas

Animals Animals

- must adapt to dry climate- many suited for harsh conditions

Camel most important forability to go long distances - little to no water

Deserts and movement Largest Desert

- Rub al-Khalil also called the empty quarter- located on Arabian Peninsula

An-Nafud Desert- oasis present- fed from underground springs

Salt Flats/DesertsIranian Mountains

- creates rain shadows

Salt Flat Deserts- created from rain shadows- increased evaporation- salt left behind

Extremely hot and generally uninhabited

Semi-Arid to Well Watered Coasts

Semi-Arid ClimateMediterranean and

CoastalMinimal rainfall

- supports some grasses- minimal agriculture

Cotton and Wheat Animals

- grazing and small herding

Turkey- goats - mohair largest export

Adequate rainfallHot summers and rainy

winters- citrus crops- olives

Heavy Irrigation in the summer- can promote year round agriculture

TPS: Use what you know

The region is often called a land of extremes. What is meant by this statement.

Human Perspective: Water Saudi water solution

- icebergs?- research from 1977

Ships towing icebergs from Antarctica- not feasible

How significant is the issue of water?

The Water ProblemNeeds Solutions

Irrigation- large scale needs for farms- manage inconsistent rain- some rivers run dry

Hydroelectric needs- consistent and clean power

Drinking water- limited freshwater supply

Modern and Ancient technology- dams and piping- underground tunnels- water wheels

Dams on Tigris and Euphrates- 8 new power plants, Turkey

Water coalitions- Israel- limited supplies, source of conflict

Various Dams on the Tigris

More Modern Practice Drip Irrigation

- pipes drip water to crops

Desalination- using ocean water to create fresh water- very expensive

Fossil Water- ancient aquifers underground- 25-30 years of water

Economic Power House: OIL Southwest Region

- ½ of the world’s reserves

One commodity economy- largest export

Uses- gas, oil, plastics, heating, fertilizers

Need for Oil Industrialization

Period- automobiles- ships

First discovered in 1908- Persia (Iran)

Iraq has large reserves- being developed since the war ended

Saudi Arabia- large oil fields, Rub al-Khalil

Transporting Oil Many pipelines

- transport to shipping ports

Multiple refineries- produce product from crude oil

Transportation to various customers- chance for oil spills

Transport Choke Points

Worldwide Oil Production

TOTD: SummarySummarize what you have learned

about the human-environment situation in the region. You must use more than three sentences in your

summary.

Learning Goal: Evaluate your learning based on the daily objectives.