Arabian Peninsula Lesson 2 Human Geography of Arabian

Arabian Peninsula

Lesson 2 Human Geography of Arabian Peninsula History and Government Countries of the Arabian Peninsula- Oman, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Kuwaiit and Bahrain. • • Sheikdoms Bedouin Nomads Types of governments. Why is Yemen going through a civil war right now?

Lesson 2 Continued Populations Patterns • Where do most of the population in the Arabian Peninsula live? • Why has there been an influx of migrant workers to the Arabian Peninsula?

Lesson 2 Continued Society and Culture Today. • Ibadhism- Oman • Shari'ah Law. • How is the education system structure in the Arabian Peninsula? The Arts • Calligraphy

Lesson 2 Continued Economic Activities • Main economic resource of the region? • What is the name of the two strategic waterways that are used to transport oil? • Choke points.

Lesson 3 People and their Environment Managing Resources • Geopolitics • How does geopolitics play a role in the Arabian Peninsula? • How has extraction and processing of petroleum effected the region?

Lesson 3 continued Human Impact • `What is one reason there will be an increase of environmental problems I the region? • What is one effect of removing water from aquifers will have on the country of Yemen?

Lesson 3 Continued Addressing the Issues • Desalination • How can desalination be impactful to the environment? • What are some possible solutions the water problems affecting the region?