Southwest Asia Terms

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Across
  1. 4. – Important river that helped support early civilizations.
  2. 7. – Dry riverbed that fills with water during rainy periods.
  3. 8. – People who move from place to place in search of food and water.
  4. 10. – Mountains that separate Turkey from the rest of Southwest Asia.
  5. 11. – Region connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe; sometimes called the Middle East.
  6. 13. – Waterway connecting the Sea of Marmara to the Mediterranean Sea.
  7. 14. – Mountain range that separates Iran from the rest of Southwest Asia.
  8. 15. – Region between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers; called the “Cradle of Civilization.”
  9. 16. – Fossil fuel often found near petroleum deposits.
  10. 17. – Mountain range located in Afghanistan.
  11. 19. – Desert region in southern Israel where irrigation farming occurs.
  12. 22. – Process of removing salt from seawater to make it drinkable.
  13. 24. – Mountain range south of the Caspian Sea.
  14. 26. – Massive desert in the Arabian Peninsula known as the Empty Quarter.
  15. 27. – Major river flowing through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.
  16. 30. – Artificial watering of land for farming.
  17. 31. – Man-made waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea.
  18. 32. – Desert separating the Mediterranean coast from river valleys.
  19. 33. – Waterway formed where the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers join.
  20. 34. – Large flat area of land that is higher than surrounding land.
  21. 35. – River flowing between Israel and Jordan into the Dead Sea.
Down
  1. 1. – Climate with hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
  2. 2. – Desert in northern Saudi Arabia known for red sand dunes.
  3. 3. – Narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.
  4. 5. – Climate with limited rainfall but enough to grow grasses and shrubs.
  5. 6. – Peninsula that makes up most of the country of Turkey.
  6. 9. – Large landmass containing Saudi Arabia and surrounded by the Red Sea and Persian Gulf.
  7. 12. – Land covered with salt left behind after water evaporates.
  8. 18. – Extremely salty lake and the lowest point on Earth’s land surface.
  9. 20. – A massive piece of Earth’s crust that moves slowly over the mantle.
  10. 21. – Body of water known for large oil reserves.
  11. 23. – Electricity produced by flowing water.
  12. 25. – Narrow waterway connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
  13. 28. – Natural liquid fossil fuel used to produce gasoline and other products.
  14. 29. – Ancient groundwater stored deep underground for thousands of years.