Landforms
What is the importance of the Golan Heights
Thousands died in 1967 war
What does the Red Sea cover
A rift valley
What is much of the Arabian Penninsula covered by
Plains
What is SW Asia almost completely covered by
Bodies of water
What are the South West Asia climates
Green Coastel plains and Snow Peaked mountains
What is the Anatolian Penninsula located between
The Black and Mediterranean Sea
Why do few activities happen in the Arabian Penninsula
Dry sandy wind conditions
What vital avenues do these bodies of water provide
Train and access
Where does SW Asia form a landbridge to
Asia, Africa, Europe
What are 2 narrow water ways in the west end of the Penninsula
The Bosporus straight and the dardenlles straight
What are wadis
River beds that remain dry except during rainy seasons
Why is this region arid
There are few rivers that flow the entire year
What is the most important landform in SW Asia
Arabian Penninsula
What is the narrow passage way in the south
The straights of Hormuz
What range of mountains is on the SW corner
The Hejaz mountains
What are the 2 most important rivers
The Tigris and the Euphrates
What separates the Arabian Penninsula
The Red Sea and the rest of Asia
What Penninsulas order strategic water ways
Anatolian Penninsula
What is the heart of Iran
A platau surrounded by mountains
What did the Tigris and Euphrates support
Several ancient river valley civilizations