the total value of all the goods and services within a location

when there are not enough freshwater resources to meet the needs in a given area

the process of removing salt from seawater

a strong disagreement between people or countries which may lead to fighting

Rivers and water resources in the Middle East

Geography

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

Physical landscapes of the Middle East

Climate and biomes of 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 rivers are most important in the Middle East?

Which country has built many desalination plants due to water scarcity?

Which of these statements is **not** true about the Middle East?

Match these terms with their definitions.

Which continents are part of the Middle East?

Which of these is an example of a mountain in the Middle East?

Which best describes the climate in many parts of the Middle East?

Rivers and water resources in the Middle East

Lesson outcome