Emirates: Water sources

How does the UAE compare globally in terms of groundwater resources?

• A) Among the world's richest
• B) Among the world's poorest
• C) Moderate availability
• D) Average groundwater abundance

The UAE is categorized among the world’s _______ countries in ______ resources.​

• A) Poorest, freshwater
• B) Poorest, groundwater
• C) Average, surface water
• D) Wealthiest, desalination

With _______ flowing rivers in UAE, _______ constituted the most important _______ source of water in the country.​

• A) no permanent, groundwater, non-traditional
• B) permanent, groundwater, traditional
• C) no permanent, freshwater, traditional
• B) no permanent, groundwater, traditional

What has historically been the most crucial traditional source of water in the UAE?

• A) Desalination plants
• B) Rainwater harvesting
• C) Groundwater
• D) Permanent rivers

How many institutions in total are involved in addressing water-related issues in the UAE?

• A) 14
• B) 17
• C) 24
• D) 30

How are the 24 institutions involved in addressing water-related issues in the UAE distributed among government, quasi-governmental, and private entities?

• A) 15 government institutions, 5 quasi-governmental institutions, 4 private institutions
• B) 10 government institutions, 7 quasi-governmental institutions, 7 private institutions
• C) 12 government institutions, 6 quasi-governmental institutions, 6 private institutions
• D) 8 government institutions, 8 quasi-governmental institutions, 8 private institutions

Which of the following government agencies in the UAE is specifically focused on managing and providing drinking freshwater systems?

• FEWA: Federal Electricity and Water Authority
• ADWEA: Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority
• DEWA: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
• SEWA: Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority
• NONE

What is the range of tariff for drinking water in the UAE?

• A) 5-8 fils per gallon
• B) 1-4 fils per gallon
• C) 10-15 fils per gallon
• D) 20-25 fils per gallon

The tariff value of the ______ water in the UAE ranges between ______ per ______ depending on the amount of _____ consumption. This pricing policy aims to ______ the burden on the population​.

• A) Desalinated, 5-10 fils, liter, monthly, increase
• B) Drinking, 1-4 fils, gallon, daily, alleviate
• C) Ground, 15-20 fils, cubic meter, yearly, reduce
• D) Bottled, 25-30 fils, liter, weekly, intensify

Which of the following are traditional sources of water in UAE?

• A) Desalination Stations and Sewage Water
• B) Springs, Aflaj, Artesian Wells, and Dams
• C) Artesian Wells and Desalination Stations
• D) Springs and Dams