Phosphates which comes from the Sahara desert next to Morocco.
iron ore, manganese, lead, coal, zinc, fish, and salt.
How are these resources being used?
Since Morocco has two thirds of the worlds Phosphates it is one of the major producers of it. Iron ore and coal are mined for morocco's domestic use while manganese, lead, and zinc are exported in very small quantities.
What is being done to preserve these resources?
Nothing is being eone to preserve the resources because that is still plenty.
Climate
What is the average monthly temperature? Precipitation?
Month
Temperature ( Celsius)
Percipitation (mm)
January
10.1
37.4
February
11.7
39.8
March
13.5
34.2
April
15.5
32
May
18.9
20.2
June
22.4
7.1
July
26.2
2.8
August
26
4
September
23
9.3
October
18.5
20.9
November
14.2
41.4
December
10.7
36.3
What is the record high? Low?
High (C)
Low
Temperature
49 (July 17, 2012)
-1 ( Feb 5, 2012)
What season is the warmest? Coldest?
Summer is the hottest season, while winter is the coldest.
Plants and Animals
What animals/plants are most common there?
Animals:
The most common animals to be seen are livestock since they number around 28 million (excluding mules, horses and camels), the most common animals to be seen are sheep, goats and cattle.
Plants:
Cork and evergreen oak are common in humid Mountainous areas. While Walnuts, poplars and wild almonds are mostly common in valleys.
Many national parks and biological and forest reserves are working hard to provide safe areas for these endangered species; and are giving them chances to increase in their number.
Plants and animals are mainly used for food and domestic consumption. It is one of the few Arab countries that can almost fully rely on itself for food. Some products ,like citrus fruits and vegetables, though are exported.
The most common landform here are mountains with slopes that slowly become plateus and valleys. The most famous mountains in Morocco are the Atlas Mountains.
The Atlas Mountains were formed by continental collisions, and started gradually wearing away based on the softness on the exposed rock.
Are any of them tourist locations? National parks?
The Atlas Mountains contain many tourism locations, and national parks like the Ifrane National Park, The Virgin Waterfalls, and the Aïn Leuh Cedar Forest.
Rivers, lakes, streams, and other bodies of water.
What is the largest body of water? How deep/long is it?
The Draa River. It is 1,100 Kilometers long.
Why is this body of water important to the country?
The Draa river is important for agriculture, and almost all the village's are in the Draa Valley.
What problems is the water supply facing here?
Morocco faces challenges in using the water supply more sustainably, as well as developing efficient sanitation processes.
What economic value does the water have/bring to the country?
Natural Resources- What resources are available?
Phosphates which comes from the Sahara desert next to Morocco.iron ore, manganese, lead, coal, zinc, fish, and salt.
- How are these resources being used?
Since Morocco has two thirds of the worlds Phosphates it is one of the major producers of it. Iron ore and coal are mined for morocco's domestic use while manganese, lead, and zinc are exported in very small quantities.- What is being done to preserve these resources?
Nothing is being eone to preserve the resources because that is still plenty.Climate
- What season is the warmest? Coldest?
Summer is the hottest season, while winter is the coldest.Plants and Animals
- What animals/plants are most common there?
Animals:The most common animals to be seen are livestock since they number around 28 million (excluding mules, horses and camels), the most common animals to be seen are sheep, goats and cattle.
Plants:
Cork and evergreen oak are common in humid Mountainous areas. While Walnuts, poplars and wild almonds are mostly common in valleys.
- Are any animals/plants endangered? Protected?
There are currently 18 mammal species in morocco that are endangered, and 11 bird species that are at high riskSome endangered animals:
( The links lead to facts and pictures of the animals)
Addax
Cuvier's gazelle
Addra gazelle
Mediterranean monk seal
North atlantic right whale
Many national parks and biological and forest reserves are working
- Do the animals/plants have any economic
value?
Plants and animals are mainly used for food and domestic consumption. It is one of the few Arab countries that can almost fully rely on itself for food. Some products ,like citrus fruits and vegetables, though are exported.Landforms (mountains, deserts, plains, etc.)
- What is the most common land form
therer?
The most common landform here are mountains with slopes that slowly become plateus and valleys. The most famous mountains in Morocco are the Atlas Mountains.- How was it formed
?
The Atlas Mountains were formed- Are any of them tourist locations? National parks?
The Atlas Mountains contain many tourism locations, and national parks like the Ifrane National Park, The Virgin Waterfalls, and the Aïn Leuh Cedar Forest.Rivers, lakes, streams, and other bodies of water.
- What is the largest body of water? How deep/long is it?
The Draa River. It is 1,100 Kilometers long.- Why is this body of water important to the country?
The Draa river is important for agriculture, and almost all the village's are in the Draa Valley.- What problems is the water supply facing here?
Morocco faces challenges in using the water supply more sustainably, as well as developing efficient sanitation processes.- What economic
value does the water have/bring to the country?
Water has no economic value in Morocco..