Southwest Asia

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Across
  1. 7. The removal of salt from ocean water
  2. 9. oil Petroleum that has not been processed
  3. 10. Sea a salt lake
  4. 11. irrigation Small pipes that slowly drip water just above ground to conserve water used for crops.
  5. 14. the longest and one of the most historically important rivers of Western Asia
  6. 16. monotheistic religion founder
  7. 17. An area in the desert where vegetation is found because water is available, usually from underground springs.
  8. 18. provides one of the most precious resources in the entire
  9. 19. al-Khali the Empty Quarter
Down
  1. 1. the holiest city of Islam
  2. 2. water Water pumped from underground aquifers
  3. 3. Convert the crude oil into useful products
  4. 4. Heights Strategic location near the water of the region
  5. 5. The governments of lands controlled by Muslims
  6. 6. river provides one of the most precious resources in the entire
  7. 8. flat When winds evaporate the moisture in the soil, chemical salts remain
  8. 12. monotheistic religion
  9. 13. Riverbeds that remain dry except during rainy seasons
  10. 15. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
  11. 16. place of worship