Southwest Asia & North Africa Geography & History SEC TION 1. 3 sec t ion geography Use with Southwest Asia & North Africa Geography & History, Section 1.3, in your textbook.
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1 . 3 The A ra b ian P enins u la
Study Arabian Vegetation and Wildlife 1. Compare Visuals Look at the two types of trees on the Arabian Peninsula and where they grow. How are they The vast Arabian Peninsula is more than one million square miles of arid deserts similar and different? and plateaus. It is home to animals and vegetation that have adapted to this They are similar because they are wood products and building materials climate. Study the photographs below and answer the questions. resources.
2. Draw Conclusions What adaptations do the viper and the
jerboa have that help them survive in the desert? They both come out during the night. Which means they adapted to the night and not the morning.
The date palm grows throughout the peninsula, and its Juniper trees and other plants are found in the 3. Make Inferences In what ways do humans use different kinds trunk, fruit, and sap are a resource for wood products southwestern highlands and in desert oases. These trees and food. are a source for building materials and wood products. of vegetation in the desert? They eat dates from date palms
4. Make Predictions How do you think desert conditions impact
farming practices on the Arabian Peninsula? The desert isnt fertile for growing crops. You need dirt to do that. Instead it's all sand so you can only grow date palms and juniper trees.
