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Ch 5 SW Asia - SMS
CH 5 SW Asia - SMS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |