SSC
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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oil and natural gas
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forests and wildlife
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gold and gemstones
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forests and freshwater
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Detailed explanation-1: -Two of the most important natural resources found in Southwest Asia are natural gas and oil. These two resources bring wealth into the region because they are needed for much of the world’s economy. Deposits of underground oil and natural gas were discovered in Southwest Asia at the beginning of the 1900s.
Detailed explanation-2: -o SW Asia: Rich in petroleum-used to make oil-largely around Persian Gulf area. o Natural gas-flammable gas found naturally underground and used for fuel-largely around Persian Gulf area. o Coal & iron ore-found in Turkey & Iran. o Phosphates-mineral salts used to make fertilizer-mined in Jordan, Syria, & Israel.
Detailed explanation-3: -Oil Is Found in Pockets Deep in the Earth A great amount of the world’s oil lies buried under Southwest Asia. One reason for these large deposits is that millions of years ago this area was under water.