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Ch 5 SW Asia - SMS
CH 5 SW Asia - SMS
Question | Answer |
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oasis | a place where freshwater is avalable from an underground spring or well |
standard of living | they quality of life one lives |
rub al-kali | the "empty quarter" of Arabian Peninsula; largest all-sand desert in the world |
oases | more than one oasis |
wadi | waterways in Saudi Arabia that fill up during the rainy season but are dry the rest of the year |
petroleum | oil from the remains of ancient plants and animals (fossil fuel) |
drought | a long period of time without rain |
arable land | land that produces crops |
natural resources | a form of wealth supplied by nature (coal, oil, water power, arable land) |
conserve | to keep from being damaged, lost or wasted (to save) |
The Dead Sea | A lake in Saudi Arabia between Israel and Jordan. |
irrigation | bringing water to dry farmland |