Geographical Features of Qatar (Desert Surface Forms)

Flashcards covering key geographical terms and features of the desert landscape in Qatar.

نباتات زراعية

Types of plants cultivated for agricultural purposes, often found in low-lying areas known as 'روضات' in Qatar.

الروضات

Low-lying areas that collect soil from surrounding lands, often providing fertile ground for farming.

الدحول

Cave-like features in the ground formed by the collapse of upper parts, often created by the dissolution of limestone.

الخراسيع

Hidden underground caves created by the dissolution of limestone, typically associated with groundwater and rainfall.

التلال

Elevated areas of land with moderate slopes, lower than mountains, such as 'تلال دخان'.

الأشكال الرملية

Geological features formed primarily by wind and water, prominent on the surface of Qatar.

الكثبان الهلالية

The most common sand dune type in Qatar, representing about 90% of sandy formations.

الكثبان الطولية

Longitudinal dunes that form through alterations of crescent-shaped dunes, characterized by steep slopes.

النباك (الزواري)

Sand accumulations around wild plants and rocks, primarily found near southern rodat areas.

الكثبان الرملية

Sand dunes formed from the accumulation and movement of sand, significantly shaped by prevailing winds.