1. North Africa and Southwest Asia Geography as a Major or Career Geography as a Major or Career Finish Sub-Saharan Africa Finish Sub-Saharan Africa Setting the Boundaries Setting the Boundaries Landforms and Climate Landforms and Climate Environmental Issues Environmental Issues For Next Class: Read Chapter 7 (pp. 308-349) For Next Class: Read Chapter 7 (pp. 308-349) Reminder: Response Paper Due on 3/27! Reminder: Response Paper Due on 3/27!

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3. Geography and Planning teaches you concepts, theories and methods that provide a unique set of skills applicable to a wide range of questions asked in many occupations, in both the public and private sectors. With a degree in Geography or Planning you could become a…  GIS Specialist  Urban or City Planner  Climatologist  Transportation manager  Cartographer  Remote-Sensing Analyst  Transportation Planner  Researcher  National Park Service Ranger  Demographer

4. But will I be able to get a good Job?  The potential for practicing geography has grown considerably in recent years with the use of Geographic Information Systems.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 35% increase in Geography jobs from 2010-2020: In their May 2012 report, the median yearly income for Urban and Regional Planners was $65,230 and $74,760 for Geographers. Percent change in employment, projected 2010-20 Geographers 35% Social Scientists 18% All Occupations 14%

5. Structural Adjustment Policies (SAPs) Structural Adjustment Policies (SAPs) SAPs have crippled Sub-Saharan African countriesSAPs have crippled Sub-Saharan African countries Tied to neoliberal economic theory and implemented by the IMF and World BankTied to neoliberal economic theory and implemented by the IMF and World Bank Four key elements:Four key elements: Reschedule foreign debt payments Reschedule foreign debt payments Decrease state spending Decrease state spending Increase exports Increase exports Privatize economy Privatize economy Diversity Amid Globalization, 4th edition: Rowntree, Lewis, Price, and Wyckoff 5

6. Many have since advocated “Adjustment with a Human Face” Many have since advocated “Adjustment with a Human Face” Gradualism in economic growthGradualism in economic growth Small-scale productionSmall-scale production Shift in public spending to meet basic needs firstShift in public spending to meet basic needs first Target scarce state support to very poorTarget scarce state support to very poor Community participation in covering costsCommunity participation in covering costs Diversity Amid Globalization, 4th edition: Rowntree, Lewis, Price, and Wyckoff 6

7. © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. 7 Southwest Asia and North Africa Figure 7.1 What is the basis for regional integrity? (Or, why is this a region?)

8. © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. 8 Setting the Boundaries Stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Caspian Sea Climate, Arab culture, Islam, and petroleum reserves serve as binding elements for this region Figure 7.0 West Bank city of Hebron: important for trade and industry

9. © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. 9 Saudi Arabian oil refinery Cultural Hearths and Globalization Agriculture Civilizations Trade Routes Innovations OPEC Islamic Fundamentalism Figure 7.3

10. © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. 10 Climate Figure 7.11 When is the rainy season across most of the region? Why?

11. © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. 11 Environmental Issues – Overview Fragile environment Deforestation Overgrazing Salinization Water Management Figure 7.5

12. © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. 12 Hydropolitics Interplay of water resources and politics Aswan High Dam Peace Corridor Tekeze Dam project Potential for conflict Figure 7.6

13. © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. 13 Environmental Issues Figure 7.1.1 Figure 7.7 Irrigated fields depletes fossil water, Saudi Arabia Gaza Strip: damaged water infrastructure

14. © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. 14 Regional Landscape Figure 7.8 Figure 7.12 Arid Iran Satellite view of Turkey Figure 7.9 Atlas Mountains