This program shows how plants, animals, and humans adapt to the regions' harsh and arid climates. It discusses the agriculture, transportation, and natural resources of the Middle East and Central Asia.

Originally released by Academic Media Network, 2009. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015.

The Middle East and Central Asia: Geographic Similarities (4:43); --Climate and Landscapes of the Middle East and Central Asia (4:16); -- Oases and River Valleys of the Middle East and Central Asia (3:29); -- Mountains and Plateaus of the Middle East and Central Asia (3:03); -- The Mediterranean and Black Sea Lands (1:46); -- Trade and Transportation in the Middle East and Central Asia (4:22);.