Geography & Environment
This image is of Israel's geography and borderlands, as well as the surrounding countries.
It also shows the physical regions of Israel, along with a key describing the physical features.
This is a physical region map that shows the different temperatures found in Israel. It shows the average temperature in Israel is between 50 and 75 degrees. These average temperatures seem to stay pretty consistent throughout the various cities.
Human Characteristics
This image is of the Western Wall, which is one of the holiest sights in all of Jerusalem. This was the closest the Jews could get to a temple before the Dome of the Rock was built. They would visit the wall for ceremonies and for prayer.
This image is of the world-famous Dome of the Rock. It is a Muslim worship temple and shrine in Jerusalem. The Dome of the Rock is build over sacred stone and is the oldest standing Islamic monument.
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This image shows a food market in Israel, full of fruits and vegetables. Israel is known for their falafels. Both the fashion and food is shown in this picture and can be considered a human characteristic of Israel's landscape.
This image is of the Yad Vashim Museum, which is a memorial created for Jews lost in the Holocaust. The museum combines the best of Yad Vashim's expertise, resource and state-of-the-art exhibits which take Holocaust remembrance into the 21st century.
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This image is of camels in Israel. Camels are mentioned as pack animals in the biblical stories
of Abraham, Joseph and Jacob. Domesticated camels promoted trade between Israel and other exotic locations.
of Abraham, Joseph and Jacob. Domesticated camels promoted trade between Israel and other exotic locations.
Physical Characteristics
This image is of the Dead Sea, which is a very popular place to visit in Israel. The salt concentration is extremely heavy and the body of water is located below sea level.
This image is of Negev, which is an expansive desert region in Southern Israel.
Negev covers more than half of Israel's land area. The region is sparsely populated. |
This image is of the Mediterranean Sea, which is off the coastline of Israel. It is a very popular vacation spot for tourists and locals. The Mediterranean Sea makes up most of Israel's coastline.
This image is of Eilat Mountains, which is the mountain range in South Israel, within the Southern Negev. They are named after the nearby city of Eilat. The Eilat Mountain Nature Reserve is known for their fabulous hiking trails.
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This image is of the Judaean Mountains, also known as the Judaean Hills, which is a mountain range in Israel and Palestine.
It spreads across the borders of Israel and the West Bank. The tallest peak of the mountain is 1,000 meters high.
It spreads across the borders of Israel and the West Bank. The tallest peak of the mountain is 1,000 meters high.
Sources:
Israel's Geography and Borderlands. (n.d.). Retrieved September 18, 2015 from https://www.stratfor.com/analysis/geopolitics-israel-biblical-and-modern
Temperature Map of Israel. (n.d). Retrieved September 18, 2015 from http://www.bestcountryreports.com/Temperature_Map_Israel.php
Districts of Israel. (n.d.). Retrieved September 18, 2015 from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Districts_of_Israel
Holy Places of Israel. (n.d.). Retrieved September 18, 2015 from http://westshore.hs.brevard.k12.fl.us/teachers/sarverr/world_cultures_maps.htm
Visting the Western Wall in Israel. (n.d.). Retrieved September 18, 2015 from http://www.ytravelblog.com/visiting-the-western-wall-in-israel/
Israel Food Market. (n.d.). Retrieved September 18, 2015 from http://www.vosizneias.com/18921/2008/08/04/israel-food-company-wont-market-produce-grown-by-arab-farmers/
Dome of the Rock. (n.d.). Retrieved September 18, 2015 from http://kingdomchild.org/tag/dome-of-the-rock/
Yad Vishim Museum. (n.d). Retrieved September 18, 2015 from http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/display/23552940
Israeli Camels. (n.d). Retrieved September 18, 2015 from http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3850693,00.html
The Dead Sea. (n.d). Retrieved September 18, 2105 from http://muftah.org/jordan-announces-dead-sea-project/
The Mediterranean Sea. (n.d.). Retrieved September 18, 2015 from http://muftah.org/jordan-announces-dead-sea-project/#.VfzsgJZEnBo
Negev Desert. (n.d.). Retrieved September 18, 2015 from http://www.israelwelcome.com/beershevanegevdesert.htm
Eilat Mountains. (n.d.). Retrieved September 18, 2015 from http://www.walkinisrael.com/index.php?page=tour&tour=9
Judaean Mountains. (n.d). Retrieved September 18, 2015 from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaean_Mountains