| A | B |
| Bedouin | Nomads who live in the Middle East |
| Canal | Man- made water way.Transport goods/people. |
| Desalination | The process of removing salt from seawater for drinking and watering crops. |
| Desert | Areas receiving less than 10 inches of rainfall per year. Can be hot or cold |
| Natural resources | Matierals in the natural environment that people value and use to satisfy their needs. |
| Nomad | People who do not have a permanent home and who move from place to place. |
| Oasis | An area in the desert where water is found. |
| OPEC | Organazation of the petrolium exporting countries |