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1
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What countries border uae?

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Oman to the east
Saudi Arabia to the south
Qatar to the west
Iran to the north

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What oceans border UAE?

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Arabian Gulf
Gulf of Oman

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Where to the emirates relative to the oceans?

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Fujairah and Sharjah border gulf of Oman
Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, RAK border Arabian gulf

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Towns in UAE (15):

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Al ain, Khor Fakkan, Kalba, Yas, Al madam, Al Dhaid, Mirfa, masafi, Ruwais, tarif, Diba, masfut, ghayl, lahbab, hatta, Al rashidiya, ghayathi

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What are the emirates in UAE?

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Abu Dhabi
Dubai
Ajman
Umm Al Quwain
Fujairah
Sharjah
RAK

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6
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Types of ecosystems UAE:

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Wetlands
Desert
Mountain
Coastal
Marine

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UAE more urban or rural?

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Urban

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8
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Desert parts

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Empty quarter desert
Maliha AlBayader desert
Al Khatim/Liwa desert

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Oasis def

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Fertile spot in desert where water is found

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Where are oasis ?

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Falaj oasis - man made
Al ain oasis - water canals

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Moutains in UAE

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Jebel jais
Jebel hafeet
Jebel bil ays
Jebel Rahabah
Jebel Rams
Jebel naqat

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12
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What are valleys called in uae?

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Wadis

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13
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Islands uae:

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Sir Baniyas island
Dalma island
Yas island
Pal jumeirah island
Saadiyat island

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14
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Wetlands def:

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Land consisting of marshes and swamps - land saturated with water

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15
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What are some wetlands?

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Wathba
Bulsyayeef
Jebel Ali
Ras Al khor
Al zora
Mangroves khor kalba
Sir bunair island
Wadi alweraiah

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16
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Which emirates have more rainfall?

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Fujairah, RAK, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain

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17
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Least rainfall?

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Abu Dhabi and Dubai

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18
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Easily accessible groundwater, where?

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Sharjah

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19
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Which three islands are occupied by Iran?

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Greater Tunbs
Lesser Tunbs
Abu Musa

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20
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Oasis in Abu Dhabi

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Al ain oasis - largest oasis (falaj system)
Liwa oasis - edge of empty quarter, vast dunes and historical hub for bani Yas tribe
Al dhafra - less commercialised, peaceful retreat - emirati culture and desert life

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Oasis Dubai :

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Hatta oasis - Hajar mountains - scenic, springs, historical sites

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22
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Ajman ecosystem

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Mountain
Coastal

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RAK ecosystem

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Coastal
Mountains
Desert

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24
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Fujairah ecosystem

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Coastal
Mountains

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25
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Umm Al Quwain ecosystem

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Coastal
Desert

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26
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Abu Dhabi oasis :

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Al ain oasis - largest, Falaj irrigation
Liwa oasis - empty quarter edge, agricultural area and imp for bani Yas tribe
Al dhafra - less commercial, peaceful, traditional culture and desert life

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27
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Dubai oasis

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Hatta - by hajar mountains, scenic, springs and historical sites

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28
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Umm Al Quwain oasis

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Falaj Al Mualla - traditional irrigation, quiet, man made

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29
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Falaj irrigation system def

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Ancient and ingenious water management system used to distribute water in arid regions

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30
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Sources for Falaj:

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Springs - mountainous areas
Surface water fed (ghaily) - wadi or temp rainfall
Deep groundwater fed (dawoodi) - extracted from deep underground through long interconnected tunnels

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Forms of Falaj:

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Underground channels
Surface channels
Gravity based system
Distribution network
Maintenance and community effort

32
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Underground channels:

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Dig manually
Transport water over long distances but prevent evaporation

33
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Surface channels:

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When water reach needed areas, then distributed into each area

34
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Gravity-based system:

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Higher elevations to lower elevations

35
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Distribution network:

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Small openings or outlets to control and even fly distribute water fairly - called sharia

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Maintenance and community effort:

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Regular Maintenance to keep functioning

37
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Sir bani Yas - what’s on it?

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Largest safari
Church and monastery ruins

38
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Islands biggest to smallest:

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  1. Abu Al abyad
  2. Sir bani Yas
  3. Al futaisi
  4. Dalma
  5. Saadiyat
  6. Yas
  7. Al reem
  8. Palm jumeirah
  9. Al lulu
  10. Al Marjan
39
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Where are the occupied islands located?

A

Near strait of Hormuz

40
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Who occupied the islands?

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Britain then Iran

41
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When did Iran occupy the islands?

42
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Why occupy islands?

A

Military and economic advantage
Near Hormuz strait for global oil trade
Rich in marine biodiversity and fishing grounds
Potential oil and gas reserves

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Wadi def:

A

Valley or channel that’s dry except during rainy season.
Serves as natural watercourse where water flows temp or intermittently after heavy rain

44
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Geographical and ecological importance of wadi:

A

Diverse ecosystems
Unique plant and animal life

45
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Cultural and historical significance of wadi:

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Communities settled there to access water and fertile land so archeological and cultural value

46
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Tourism and recreation of wadi:

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Hiking, picnic, and exploration
Scenic and rugged landscapes

47
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Wadis examples:

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Wadi hayl - Fujairah - most here
Wadi shawka - RAK
Wadi helo - Sharjah

48
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Abu Dhabi ecosystem

A

Coastal
Mountain
Desert

49
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Dubai ecosystem

A

Coastal
Desert
Hatta - mountains

50
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Sharjah ecosystem

A

Coastal
Mountain a by gulf of Oman
Desert

51
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Oasis umm Al Quwain:

A

Falaj Al mualla oasis - lesser known, quiet, traditional system

52
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Falaj Irrigation system def

A

Ancient and ingenious water management system used to distribute water in arid regions

53
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Types of systems:

A
  1. Underground channels
  2. Surface channels
  3. Gravity-based system
  4. Distribution network
  5. Maintenance and community effort
54
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Underground channels

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Dig manually, to transport water over long distances in order to reduce evaporation

55
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Surface channels

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Distribute to diff areas as water approaches

56
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Gravity- based system:

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Higher elevation to lower elevation

57
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Distribution network:

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Small openings or outlets called sharia to control and evenly distribute water fairly

58
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Maintenance and community effort

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Regular maintenance to keep functional

59
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Spring

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From natural springs in mountainous areas

60
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Ghaily- surface water-fed

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Wadis or temp rainfall water

61
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Dawoodi - deep groundwater fed

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Long, interconnected tunnels to bring up water

62
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Sir bani Yas has what on it?

A

Largest open safari in Arab world
Church and monastery ruins

63
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Largest to smallest island:

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  1. Abu Al Abyad
  2. Sir Bani Yas
  3. Al Futaisi
  4. Dalma
  5. Saadiyat
  6. Yas
  7. Al reem
  8. Palm Jumeirah
  9. Al Lulu
  10. Al Marjan
64
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When Iran occupy islands.

65
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Where are the occupied islands?

A

Near strait of hormuz

66
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Why occupy these islands?

A

Military and economic control
Rich marine biodiversity and fishing grounds
Potential oil and gas reserves

67
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Who occupied the islands?

A

Britain then Iran

68
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Wadi def:

A

Valley that is typically dry except in rainy season.
Natural watercourse where water flows temp or intermittently after heavy rainfall.

69
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Geographical and ecological imp of wadi:

A

Diverse ecosystems - unique plant and animal life

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Cultural and historical significance of wadi:

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Settle near wadi because access to water and fertile land.
Archeological and cultural value

71
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Tourism and recreation of wadis:

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Hiking, picnics, scenic

72
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Abu Dhabi ecosystem:

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Coastal, desert and mountain

73
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Dubai ecosystem

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Coastal
Desert
Mountain - hatta

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Sharjah ecosystem

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Coastal
Mountains
Desert

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