Middle East Foldable Day 2 SS7G7 – The student will explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources and population distribution of Southwest Asia (Middle East). Bell-Ringer: Between Turkey, Israel, and Saudi Arabia, which country do you believe has the highest standard of living? Explain your response. HINT: standard of living - the level of wealth, comfort, material goods and necessities available to people in a country.

Vocabulary Quiz Review Aquifer Arid Canal Desalinization Drip Irrigation The removal of salt and other minerals from water to produce fresh, drinkable water. An artificial waterway constructed for the passage of ships inland. Ground water that moves freely through the rocks and soil. A method that saves water and fertilizer by allowing water to slowly drip to the roots of the plants. A dry landscape, lacking rainfall to support vegetation.

Vocabulary Quiz Review Irrigation Isthmus Landlocked OPEC Having no access to a waterway or coastline; being completely surrounded by land. The artificial application of water to land and soil. An organization that monitors the importing and exporting of petroleum. A narrow strip of land connecting 2 larger pieces of land.

Vocabulary Quiz Review Peninsula Sparse Waterway Thinly distributed or scattered. A navigable body of water. A piece of land that has water surrounding it on 3 sides.

Reminder Vocabulary quiz tomorrow, so what should you be doing tonight??? If you were absent on vocabulary day, make sure you get the notes from somebody!

Work Session If you were not here Friday, you will have to ask somebody near you how to make the foldable. I will hand out articles, use the articles to complete your foldable. Put as much important information as you can on the foldable. The better your information, the better your grade. DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!!! You may need your geography textbook for the foldable section titled “population” (See pg. 124-125 for population and density). Today, you work on this by yourself without talking. The last 10 minutes before closing, I will allow you to quietly discuss your responses with the person next to you. Do NOT write on the articles.

When Finished, Work On This and Study