English Social Studies department Grade 7 Quarter one Chapter 2 lesson 4

Major valleys in the Arab World

Valleys: They are areas of low land that are in between mountains or hills and they are occupied by a river or stream. Valley is an important place for people because of their presence close to rivers.

Rift Valley Rift valley: it is a linear shaped lowland between highlands or mountains created by the action of a geologic rift.

The largest Rift Valley in the world is “ The Great Rift Valley” in east Africa.

Jordon Rift extends from South of lake Tabaria to the Gulf of Aqaba Jordon Rift extends from South of lake Tabaria to the Gulf of Aqaba. Fertile soils and water supply made Jordan Rift valley a site for agriculture. The shores of the Dead Sea in Jordon Rift is the lowest point on the surface of the earth.

Jordon Rift Valley

The Nile Valley River Valley: is a valley that has a river flowing through its bottom. The Nile Valley is formed by flowing water. It is usually V shaped. The Nile valley and Delta , the most extensive oasis on Earth, was created by the world’s longest river. The fertility and productivity of the Nile valley depends largely on the silt deposited by floodwaters.

Major valleys in the Arab World Valley is an important place for people because of their presence close to rivers. Rift valley and River Valley are examples of the valleys. Rift valley Jordon Rift Valley River Valley The Nile Valley The largest Rift Valley in the world is “ The Great Rift Valley” in east Africa.

River Valley is a valley that has a river flowing through its bottom. Valley is They are areas of low land that are in between mountains or hills and they are occupied by a river or stream. Rift valley is a linear shaped lowland between highlands or mountains created by the action of a geologic rift. River Valley is a valley that has a river flowing through its bottom. Valley is an important place for people because of their presence close to rivers The largest Rift Valley in the world is “The Great Rift Valley in east Africa. Jordon Rift extends from South of lake Tabaria to the Gulf of Aqaba Fertile soils and water supply made Jordan Rift valley a site for agriculture The shores of Dead Sea in Jordon Rift is the lowest point on the surface of the earth. The Nile valley and Delta the most extensive oasis on Earth, was created by the world’s longest river. The fertility and productivity of the Nile valley depends largely on the silt deposited by floodwaters.