Central Asia - Physical Features

Central Asian countries are

• landlocked

• near the ocean

• very small

• surrounded by water

What physical features does Central Asia have?

• Rugged Mountains

• Plains and Plateaus

• Rivers and Lakes

• Deserts

For thousands of years this valley has been a major farming center

• Kashmir Valley

• Fergana Valley

• Great Appalachian Valley

• Sonoma Valley

Two main bodies of water in Central Asia

• Aral Sea

• Indian Ocean

• Lake Balkhash

• Mediterranean Sea

Farmers use what to irrigate their crops?

What type of climate does Central Asia have?

• cold and warm

• wet and humid

• harsh and dry

• dry and dusty

What are characteristics of Central Asia?

• Extreme temperatures

• Frequent snowstorms

• Mild temperatures

• Limited rainfall

Central Asia's most valuable resource

Besides irrigation rivers provide

• Geothermal energy

• Heat

• Hydroelectricity

• Solar power

Other natural resources are

• Camels

• Oil and natural gas

• Mineral deposits

• Forest