HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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It is cold and rainy so the water keeps them warm.
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It is hot and dry in the Middle East
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Detailed explanation-1: -Throughout history, population patterns in Southwest Asia have been shaped largely by the availability of water. In recent times, another resource-petroleum-has also played an important role.
Detailed explanation-2: -Water is a natural that is distributed unevenly in Southwest Asia. Some countries, like Turkey and Iraq, have major rivers that provide enough water from farming communities. These two countries share the Tigris and Euphrates river system. Israel, Syria, and Jordan share the Jordan River.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Persian Gulf has also been an impor-tant trade route. Today, it draws the interest of the world because of its key position in the middle of oil-rich Southwest Asia. Energy from an Ancient Sea Millions of years ago, a huge sea covered North Africa and Southwest Asia.
Detailed explanation-4: -Southwest Asia is bordered by many seas, including the Caspian Sea, Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and the Red Sea. Arguably, the most historically notable water features are the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
Detailed explanation-5: -Water has been a valuable resource since life began on earth. Even though oil brings a great deal of money into Southwest Asia, the most critical resource in this dry region is water. Fresh water supplies are available only in small amounts and not consistently.