Southwest Asia Vocab

A riverbed that remains dry exept during the seasons.

One of the most important rivers of Southwest Asia; It supported several ancient river valley civilizations, and flows through parts of Turkey, Syria and Iraq.

A river of Southwest Asia which supported ancient civilizations and flows through parts of turkey, Syria and Iraq & empties into the Persian Gulf

A river that that serves as a natural boundary between Israel & Jordan, flowing from the mountains of Lebanon with no outlet to the mediterranean sea

A landlocked salt lake between Israel and jordan that is so salty that almost nothing can live in it's waters; it is 1,349 feet below sea level, making it the lowest place on the exposed crust of the earth.

Also known as the Empty Quarter; one of the largest sandy deserts in the world, covering about 250,000 square miles; located on the Arabian peninsula.

A place where water from an aquifer has reached the surface; it supports vegitation and wildlife.

The practice of using small pipes that slowely drip water just above ground to conserve water to use for crops.

The removal of salt from ocean water

Water pumped from underground aquifers

Petroleum that has not been processed

A place where crude oil is converted to useful products

The holiest city of Islam, Located in saudi Arabia where people make pilgrimages to fulfill islamic religious duty

A monotheistic religion based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, and the biggest cultural and religious influence in North Africa

The founder and prophet of Islam, who lived part of his life in the city of Mecca