C is the answer to question 22
Answer:
nearness to sea or ocean
Explanation:
Presence of water body is the factor that is responsible for the difference in annual temperature although the Humid Continental and Marine climates are present at the same latitudes. Marine climates are located near the water bodies such as ocean or sea while on the other hand, Humid Continental climates are located farther from the water bodies such as sea or ocean.
The young regions of the Arabian peninsula have acquired protection from outsiders like the Ottoman Empire to defend the British rulers. Soon after the development of Islam took place in such regions generated culture of peninsula. Below number of aspects are given which discuss about the affect on population pattern on Arabian peninsula:
<u>Independence: </u>
Kuwait earned independence during mid 1900s while UAE signed treaty with Britain in 1971 and acquired freedom. The UAE was comprised of tribal population "sheikhdoms" and ruled by Islamic religious leaders, while Kuwait and Oman are constitutional emirates headed by emirs or prince.
<u>Living Standard and Culture:</u>
The living standard for urbanized nation in peninsula is based on oil production, manufacturing and trade. The Arab culture initiated to have foreign workers to cater need of growing industries. Number of people follow monarchial life style and simple too.
<u>Religion and Language:</u>
Most states have "Sunni & Shia Muslims" which are dominant sects of Islam and follow to visit hajj or pilgrimage i.e Makkah, atleast once by an individual in his or her lifetime. Some other categorization also seen in the form of Islam like Oman practice "Ibadhism" as considered to practice moderate conservatism. The language is basically Arabic only, but some other seen are English, South-Asian and Afro-Asian languages.
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