Southwest Asia & Northern Africa Objective 1

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Across
  1. 3. The ______ river is one of the main waterway systems in the Middle East, forms the Northern half of the fertile crescent.
  2. 6. A fertile spot in a desert where water is available.
  3. 8. The ________ Peninsula is the largest peninsula in the world and contains the world’s largest reserves of oil. It is located in southwest Asia/The Middle East.
  4. 9. The _____ River is the longest river in the world. It flows through northeastern Africa for about 4,132 miles.
Down
  1. 1. ____________ is called “The Fertile Crescent” because it is the birthplace of early civilization. ___________ is located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Southwest Asia or The Middle East.
  2. 2. Very hot and dry climates.
  3. 4. The __________ river is one of the main waterway systems in the Middle East, forms the Southern half of the fertile crescent.
  4. 5. People who move from place to place, sometimes following food or favorable weather conditions.
  5. 7. The _______ Desert is the largest hot desert in the world. It covers most of Northern Africa.