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Extended Activities

The World in Spatial Terms

  1. After looking at a map of Egypt, explain why 68 million people crowd on five percent of Egypt's land. What does this say about Egypt's climate and topography?
  2. Explain why Oman's location is vital to its economy. On what factors is Oman's economy based? What negative effects on its economy might Oman's location have?

Uses of Geography

  1. Urban sprawl is taking over some of Egypt's best farmland. Are there other places in the world facing a similar dilemma?
  2. Define Omanization. What are the reasons for its implementation? What are the desired results?

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