GEOG 202 Lecture 15: geog 202 oct 19-L15
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Characterized by shared climate, culture, and oil. this region is located where europe, asia, and africa meet! this region best exempli es globalization culture hearth: place from which a great idea spreads. 3 major world religions (for whatever reason embraces ideas) Euphrates river marshes drained- multiple groups in iraq, do not get along well, within last 10 years, marshes have been drained due to militia, and goes to sea. Israelis are known for their water-related research! (nations turn to them for their research, they need fresh water badly, due to salt) Arid. temperature extremes due to lack of humidity. milder along mediterranean. Tfr: high, almost all is higher than 2. 1. Urban settlement: more than 5,000 year history of urbanization, islamic in uences with. Dubai"s incredible wealth: innovative construction, the world and palm islands. world"s rst 7 star hotel (unique shape- instantly identify with dubai/elegant sail boat- important in commerce)!! world"s tallest building, snow ski resort (in desert) completely enclosed.