Arabian Peninsula Geography

Which of the following is the Arabian Peninsula?

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Arabia is one of the hottest and driest places on the earth.

• True

• False

Which is the following geographical features makes up most of the Arabian Peninsula?

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Sand Dunes do not move, they stay in place always.

• True

• False

Why is there limited farming on the Arabian Peninsula?

• Moderate climate

• There is not limited farming

• The rivers flood so much nothing can grow

• Harsh climate, with only 3- 5 inches of rain a year.

How did most people adapt to the dry harsh climate?

• they settled in small groups

• they became nomads

• they settled in large groups

• they used animals to provide them with all the food they needed instead of farming

What are nomads?

• People who live in one place

• People who move from place to place

• People who live only on boats

• People who live near oasis'

Which of the following is an oasis?

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Cities grew up around Oasis' in the Middle East

• True

• False

Who were the Bedouins?

• Nomadic herders

• Sedentary traders

• travelers with textiles

• religious leaders