 | Term | Definition |
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What physical process is shaping the red sea? |
Tectonic plate activity. |
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What kinds of climates dominate the region? |
Hot and dry climates. |
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How can technology expand the regions supply of fresh water? |
Desalinization for the salt water. |
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What are some of the people and empires that have controlled parts of the region? |
Akkadians, Mongols, Safavids, Ottoman Turks. |
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How do some of the region's people maintain their traditional ways of life? |
Artisans use local materials in products sold around the world; rugs are still made by hand using traditional designs; focuses on building materials, food products, and housegold supplies. |
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What geographic factors have affected Iraq's international relations in recent decades? |
When they invaded Iran and Kuwait. |
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What three themes are reflected in the region's politics and concerns for the future? |
Oil, the influence of foreign countries, and communications technology. |
