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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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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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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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What are valleys called in uae?

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Wadis

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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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Wetlands def:

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Land consisting of marshes and swamps - land saturated with water

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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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Which emirates have more rainfall?

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Fujairah, RAK, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain

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Least rainfall?

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Abu Dhabi and Dubai

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Easily accessible groundwater, where?

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Sharjah

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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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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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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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Fujairah ecosystem

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Coastal
Mountains

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Umm Al Quwain ecosystem
Coastal Desert
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Abu Dhabi oasis :
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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Dubai oasis
Hatta - by hajar mountains, scenic, springs and historical sites
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Umm Al Quwain oasis
Falaj Al Mualla - traditional irrigation, quiet, man made
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Falaj irrigation system def
Ancient and ingenious water management system used to distribute water in arid regions
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Sources for Falaj:
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:
Underground channels Surface channels Gravity based system Distribution network Maintenance and community effort
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Underground channels:
Dig manually Transport water over long distances but prevent evaporation
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Surface channels:
When water reach needed areas, then distributed into each area
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Gravity-based system:
Higher elevations to lower elevations
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Distribution network:
Small openings or outlets to control and even fly distribute water fairly - called sharia
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Maintenance and community effort:
Regular Maintenance to keep functioning
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Sir bani Yas - what’s on it?
Largest safari Church and monastery ruins
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Islands biggest to smallest:
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
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Where are the occupied islands located?
Near strait of Hormuz
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Who occupied the islands?
Britain then Iran
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When did Iran occupy the islands?
1971
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Why occupy islands?
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:
Valley or channel that’s dry except during rainy season. Serves as natural watercourse where water flows temp or intermittently after heavy rain
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Geographical and ecological importance of wadi:
Diverse ecosystems Unique plant and animal life
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Cultural and historical significance of wadi:
Communities settled there to access water and fertile land so archeological and cultural value
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Tourism and recreation of wadi:
Hiking, picnic, and exploration Scenic and rugged landscapes
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Wadis examples:
Wadi hayl - Fujairah - most here Wadi shawka - RAK Wadi helo - Sharjah
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Abu Dhabi ecosystem
Coastal Mountain Desert
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Dubai ecosystem
Coastal Desert Hatta - mountains
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Sharjah ecosystem
Coastal Mountain a by gulf of Oman Desert
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Oasis umm Al Quwain:
Falaj Al mualla oasis - lesser known, quiet, traditional system
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Falaj Irrigation system def
Ancient and ingenious water management system used to distribute water in arid regions
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Types of systems:
1. Underground channels 2. Surface channels 3. Gravity-based system 4. Distribution network 5. Maintenance and community effort
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Underground channels
Dig manually, to transport water over long distances in order to reduce evaporation
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Surface channels
Distribute to diff areas as water approaches
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Gravity- based system:
Higher elevation to lower elevation
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Distribution network:
Small openings or outlets called sharia to control and evenly distribute water fairly
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Maintenance and community effort
Regular maintenance to keep functional
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Spring
From natural springs in mountainous areas
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Ghaily- surface water-fed
Wadis or temp rainfall water
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Dawoodi - deep groundwater fed
Long, interconnected tunnels to bring up water
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Sir bani Yas has what on it?
Largest open safari in Arab world Church and monastery ruins
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Largest to smallest island:
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
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When Iran occupy islands.
1971
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Where are the occupied islands?
Near strait of hormuz
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Why occupy these islands?
Military and economic control Rich marine biodiversity and fishing grounds Potential oil and gas reserves
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Who occupied the islands?
Britain then Iran
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Wadi def:
Valley that is typically dry except in rainy season. Natural watercourse where water flows temp or intermittently after heavy rainfall.
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Geographical and ecological imp of wadi:
Diverse ecosystems - unique plant and animal life
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Cultural and historical significance of wadi:
Settle near wadi because access to water and fertile land. Archeological and cultural value
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Tourism and recreation of wadis:
Hiking, picnics, scenic
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Abu Dhabi ecosystem:
Coastal, desert and mountain
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Dubai ecosystem
Coastal Desert Mountain - hatta
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Sharjah ecosystem
Coastal Mountains Desert

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