The Coastal Plain Environment & Adaptations

 Environment:
This is a coastal plain in Arabia.  Coastal PLains range between five & fourty miles each, ending in rocky cliffs.  Rain falls pretty regularly.  They usually have a few natural harbors.

Adaptations: 
For centuries farming communities thrived in  Southern Arabia. The people of Arabia built deep wells & dams & irrigation systems.  Conserving rain water in canals.  One dam lasted as long as 1,000 years, but sadly aroung 580 BC the walls broke through and water flowed out.  The coastal plains are great for farming.  Growing fruits, vegetables & grains.  Also collecting fragrant tree sap, to make myrrh & frankincense.

Nomads adapt to life.  They move around all over the desert.  When needing to stay over night they will set up a tent.  Their always on the move so portable tents will make it easier to settle.

Oasis's in Saudi Arabia provide not only shade but also nutrition. For people and animals that have been walking for miles water will help keep them alive.  Oasis's also provide vegitation for the area.  Usually not much vegitation grows in desesrts so the trees or plants that grow around the oasis will  provide much relaxing shade.

Camels were prime recourses for travel.  The nice water is a typical oasis.