Question

map skill - builder
use the maps to answer the questions on climate, resource distribution, and economic specialization in southwest asia.

1. what climate covers most of saudi arabia?
2. what agriculture and energy production activities does saudi arabia specialize in?
3. why do you think saudi arabia specializes in these economic activities?
4. how does a mediterranean climate impact regional specialization? what can you infer based on this information?

Explanation:

1. By observing the climate - regions map, we can see that most of Saudi Arabia is covered by desert climate.
2. Looking at the agriculture and energy - production map, Saudi Arabia has significant petroleum (oil) production and some nomadic herding.
3. Saudi Arabia specializes in oil production due to its large oil reserves in the desert regions. Nomadic herding is suitable for the arid environment.
4. A Mediterranean climate has mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. It allows for commercial farming of crops like olives, grapes, and citrus fruits. Regions with this climate in Southwest Asia may specialize in agricultural exports related to these crops.

Answer:

1. Petroleum (oil) production and nomadic herding.
2. It has large oil reserves, and nomadic herding is suitable for the arid desert environment.
3. A Mediterranean climate allows for commercial farming of crops like olives, grapes, and citrus fruits. Regions with this climate may specialize in agricultural exports related to these crops.