Is egypt in the middle east? i know its in north africa, but its still considered middle east, right?

Look at the map above. which of the following statement is true

Hurry on the map above, arrow 1 points to a region where most people are

All of the following are reasons why deserts extremely susceptible to wind erosion except a. they lack major root systems b. they contain thin, dry soil c. they have very few plants and trees d. they are extremely hot and lack water