the large scale processes that take place within Earth’s crust

a natural, raised part of Earth that is higher than a hill

an area of land that is extremely dry and receives less than 25 centimetres of rain per year

Physical landscapes of the Middle East

Geography

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

Climate and biomes 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?

Large-scale processes within Earth’s crust

A high natural area rising above the surrounding land

The Middle East is not just desert – it also has {{}} such as the Zagros range.

Because the region has mountains, rivers, and fertile areas

Why is it incorrect to say “The only physical geography in the Middle East is desert”?

A very high area of land, often with steep sides

A natural stream of water flowing through the land

Flat land that stretches for a long distance

Match the physical landscape features to their descriptions:

Which of these is part of the coastal landscape?

Which of the following is an example of a physical landscape in the UK?

A low area of land between hills or mountains

Which process can shape physical landscapes over time?

Which of these landscapes would you most likely find in a desert?

Physical landscapes of the Middle East

Lesson outcome