a large region of the world with places that have similar climates, vegetation and animals that have adapted to living there

an average of weather conditions in a place over a long period of time (usually 30 years or more)

a place that receives less than 250 mm of precipitation a year

a geographic information system (GIS) is a computer mapping system that captures and displays geographic data to help understand spatial patterns

Climate and biomes of the Middle East

Geography

GIS: Visualising the physical and human geography of the Middle East

Physical landscapes of the Middle East

Rivers and water resources in the Middle East

Natural resources and economy in the Middle East

Population of the Middle East

Migration in the Middle East

History and legacy: Empires, borders and religion

Dubai: A global city

Life in the Arabian Desert

The greening of the Arabian Desert

Climate change and environmental challenges in the Middle East

This unit teaches pupils about the physical and human geography of the Middle East and demonstrates the diversity of people's lives across the region. Pupils will investigate how natural resources affect the economy of the region and study how climate change is shaping its future.

The Middle East: How have natural resources shaped the Middle East?

Which best describes the climate in much of the Middle East?

Why is it wrong to say “The Middle East is all desert”?

What type of landscape covers much of the Arabian Peninsula?

Which country in the Middle East has many high mountains?

A large, high flat area is called a {{}}.

Which of these is **not** a physical feature?

Which landform is shaped by very low rainfall?

Starter Quiz