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Bellwork. Ch 7: The Geography of the Arabian Peninsula. Bellwork: Transparency 7I. Do not write the questions… Where was this photo taken from? What geographic features can you see? ( B odies of water, coastal plains, deserts, mountains, rivers, valleys)
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Bellwork Ch 7: The Geography of the Arabian Peninsula
Bellwork: Transparency 7I Do not write the questions… • Where was this photo taken from? • What geographic features can you see? (Bodies of water, coastal plains, deserts, mountains, rivers, valleys) • What part of the world is this picture of? (which continent and which part, north/south/east/west)
Bellwork-Do not write the question, just answer in complete sentences • When have you ever had to change your behavior to fit into a certain environment? What did you change? Do you think you could have survived if you didn't’t change your behavior?
Bellwork: Illustration on p75 • What do you see? • What environments do you see? • How might people have adapted (made changes) to living in these various environments?
Geography of the Arabian Peninsula MWH Ch 7
Desert • List at least three characteristics of the desert environment.
Desert Description • sand, plains, and plateaus • high summer temperatures • winter and nighttime temperatures below freezing • little rainfall • violent sandstorms change landscape
Desert Adaptations • List at least three desert adaptations.
Desert Adaptations • loose-fitting clothes • nomadic life • herding of goats, sheep, and camels • tents • camels for transportation • herd animals for food, shelter, and clothing • trade using camel caravans
Oasis Environment • List at least three characteristics of the environment.
Oases Environment • water trapped underground seeps to the surface • fresh water, plants, and shade • fertile land
Oases Adaptations • List at least 3 oasis adaptations.
Oasis Adaptations • permanent settlements • deep wells • farming of dates, peaches, and grains • palms trees for many uses • towns • trade with nomads
Coastal Plain Environment • List at least 3 characteristics of the Coastal Plain environment.
Coastal Plain Environment • damp air and regular rain • dry riverbeds that sometimes fill with water • natural harbors
Coastal Plain Adaptations • List at least 3 Coastal Plain adaptations.
Coastal Plain Adaptations • farming of grains, fruits, vegetables, and trees for frankincense and myrrh • wells, dams, and irrigation • extensive sea trade
Mountain Environment • List at least 3 characteristics of the Mountain Enviornment.
Mountain Environment • 1,000–12,000 feet in elevation • moist winds from the Indian Ocean • good rainfall • cool temperatures • frost • dry riverbeds that fill up during rainstorms
Mountain Adaptations • List at least 3 Mountain adaptations.
Mountain Adaptations • terrace farming • dams, irrigation, and storage of rainwater • farming of melons, pomegranates, and trees for • frankincense and myrrh • ashes and manure for fertilizer