Quiz on Palm Jumeirah and Island Developments

describe precisely where in the world the Palm Jumeirah development is located.

• In the Atlantic Ocean

• In the Persian Gulf

• In the Mediterranean Sea

• In the Indian Ocean

How big will the Palm Deira development be from the original shoreline to the tip of the development?

• 5 km

• 10 km

• 15 km

• 20 km

explain why the Palm Islands are being built.

• For agricultural purposes

• To increase tourism and real estate

• For military bases

• To create natural reserves

Explain how the Palm was built.

• Using natural rock formations

• By dredging sand from the sea

• By building on existing islands

• By using volcanic rock

What evidence is there to suggest that the Palm Jumeirah has not been entirely successful?

• It is sinking

• It is overcrowded

• It has no visitors

• It is not visible from space

Why do you think the other islands have still not been completed?

• Lack of interest

• Financial issues

• Environmental concerns

• All of the above

What is the main reason Dubai is building the Palm Islands?

• To increase oil production

• To create more coastline

• To build a new airport

• To develop a new city

Which Palm Island is the first and smallest of the three projected islands?

• Palm Jebel Ali

• Palm Deira

• Palm Jumeirah

• Palm Atlantis

What is the length of the monorail on Palm Jumeirah?

• Three miles

• Four miles

• Five miles

• Six miles

What is the shape of the Palm Islands described as?

• Circular

• Fractal

• Rectangular

• Triangular