MENA Physical Features

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Sahara Desert

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Arabian Desert

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Syrian Desert

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Arabian Peninsula

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Sinai Peninsula

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Atlantic Ocean

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Mediterranean Sea

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Aegean Sea

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Caspian Sea

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Black Sea

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Red Sea

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Arabian Sea

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Gulf of Aden

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Persian Gulf

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Nile River

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Euphrates River

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Tigris River

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Strait of Gibraltar

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Strait of Hormuz

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Strait

A narrow passage of water that connects two larger seas or big lakes

<p>A narrow passage of water that connects two larger seas or big lakes</p>
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Peninsula

An area of land with three of its sides surrounded by water.

<p>An area of land with three of its sides surrounded by water.</p>
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Where do people (especially 5000+ years ago) like to settle

Along rivers and river valleys

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Why do people settle along rivers?

A source of fresh water for hydration, agriculture, irrigation, transportation, etc.

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3 climates of the Middle East

Desert, Steppe, Mediterranean

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Urban

A city

<p>A city</p>
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Suburban

A town

<p>A town</p>
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Rural

Very few people

<p>Very few people</p>
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Uninhabited

No one there

<p>No one there</p>
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Anatolian Peninsula

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