Physical Geo of Southwest Asia Crossword

4. The process of removing salt from seawater to make it drinkable or usable for farming.
7. A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.
14. A smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river.
16. An area of elevated land such as hills, mountains, or plateaus.
17. Unprocessed petroleum found underground, used to produce fuels like gasoline.
18. Underground water that has been trapped for thousands of years and is not easily replenished.
19. A fertile area in a desert where water is found.
20. A seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia, important for shipping and trade.
21. A plateau region in the Middle East, disputed between Syria and Israel, known for its strategic location.
22. A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
25. A water-saving farming method where water drips slowly to the roots of plants through tubes.
26. A flat expanse of ground covered with salt and minerals left after water evaporates.
28. A type of sedimentary rock that can contain oil and natural gas.
29. A narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water.
30. A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
31. A dry riverbed or valley that only fills with water during heavy rains.
32. A facility where crude oil is processed and turned into useful products like gasoline.

1. A large stream of water that flows across the land into a lake, sea, or ocean.
2. A dry, grassy plain with few trees, often found between deserts and forested areas.
3. A large natural elevation of the Earth's surface, rising prominently above its surroundings.
5. A flat or gently sloping elevated area of land.
6. A natural or artificial lake used to store water.
8. A salt lake bordered by Jordan and Israel, known for its high salt content and being the lowest point on Earth's surface.
9. A dry region with very little rainfall, often covered with sand or rocks.
10. One of the major rivers in Southwest Asia, flowing through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.
11. A large part of the ocean or sea that extends into the land, usually larger than a bay.
12. A major river in Southwest Asia that flows through Turkey and Iraq, parallel to the Euphrates.
13. A group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean.
15. A low area of land surrounded by higher land, often with a river draining into it.
23. A large, flat area of land with few trees.
24. A river that forms part of the border between Jordan and Israel and flows into the Dead Sea.
27. A landform created by sediment deposits where a river flows into a larger body of water, like an ocean.
32. Also known as the "Empty Quarter," it is one of the largest sand deserts in the world, located on the Arabian Peninsula.