south west Asia crossword puzzle

Riverbeds that remain dry except during the rainy seasons
A hilly plateau overlooking the Jordan River and the Sea of Galilee.
One of the rivers that supported ancient river civilizations. Flows through parts of Turkey, Syria, and Iraq
One of the rivers that supported ancient river civilizations. Flows through parts of Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.
Provides water for the majority of the region. Serves as a natural boundary Israel and Jordan
A landlocked salt lake. Only bacteria can live in the waters and is controlled by Israel
Known as the Empty Quarter. A vast desert the size of Texas on the Arabian Peninsula. One of the largest dany deserts in the world.
An area in the desert where vegetation is found because water is available mainly because of underground springs
When winds evaporate moisture in the soil and leaves chemical salts
The practice of using small pipes that slowly drip water above ground to conserve water used for crops
The removal of salt from ocean water.
Water pumped from underground aquifers. Unlikely to be replaced.
Petroleum that has not been processed
Converts crude oil into useful products
the holiest city of Islam, located in Saudi Arabia where people make pilgrimages to fulfill Islamic religious duty
a monotheistic religion based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, and the biggest cultural and religious influence in North Africa
the founder and a prophet of Islam, who lived part of his life in the city of Mecca
the basic religious duties of all who follow the Islam teachings: Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, and Pilgrimage
an Islamic place of worship, where Muslims pray facing toward the holy city of Mecca
the tower attached to a mosque from which the muezzin, or crier, calls the faithful to prayer five times a day