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Central and Southwest Asia Cultural Geography
Key Concepts of Central and Southwest Asia
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Geography
8th Grade
04/07/2011

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petroleum
Definition
The regions most abundant and valued natural resource
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soccer
Definition
the regions most popular recreational activity
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Christianity, Islam and Judaism
Definition
Three major religions with origins in the Middle East
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Arabic
Definition
Most widely spoken language in the Middle East
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Islam
Definition
The majority of the people in the region practice this religious faith.
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desalination
Definition
the mechanical process of changing saltwater to freshwater
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diverted
Definition
changing the natural flow of a stream or river for the purpose of irrigation or human consumption
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accurate
Definition
another term that means correct
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predominant
Definition
means wide spread and most influential
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factor
Definition
something that actively contributes to the production of a result
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desertification
Definition
the process of changing useful arable land into less usable dry land by natural or human actions. 
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irrigate
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the process of drawing water from one source and transporting it to another location by ditches, pipes or aqueducts
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nomadic
Definition
wandering from location to location, usually following animal herds in search of food or water.
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terrain
Definition
the physical features or landscape within an area or region
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