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North Africa Southwest and Central Asia

North Africa Southwest and Central Asia. Section 2. Deserts. Largest Climate region in this region Sahara in Africa Rub’ al-Khali largest desert in Arabian Peninsula Kara- Kum is located in central Asia Oasis – a place I the desert were underground water surfaces. Sahara. Rub’ al Khali.

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North Africa Southwest and Central Asia

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  1. North Africa Southwest and Central Asia Section 2

  2. Deserts • Largest Climate region in this region • Sahara in Africa • Rub’ al-Khali largest desert in Arabian Peninsula • Kara-Kum is located in central Asia • Oasis – a place I the desert were underground water surfaces

  3. Sahara

  4. Rub’ al Khali

  5. Steppe Climate • Second largest climate zone. Borders Sahara to the North. • Pastoralism– raising ang grazing of live stock. • Great for tourist sector of economy. • This zone is has cool rainy winters, and hot dry summers.

  6. Rain Fall • Highest in coastal and highland mountain regions. • Large source of fresh water. When it rains some water seeps through the terrain into and aquifer until it is either taken out by man, or naturally like in an oasis. • Cereal can be grown in this zone without irrigation. • Desert Climate less than 10 Inches • Steppe Climate less than 14 inches

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