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WorksheetsWater Resources of the UAE
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The removal of salt from salt water to make fresh water.
a)
ground water
b)
desalintion
c)
wawtershed
d)
irrigation
2.
Deep holes dug in the ground to reach the stored water and these wells are common in the UAE.
a)
towi
b)
aquifer
c)
groundwater
d)
Oasis
3.
Rainwater that flows over land without sinking into the soil.
a)
runoff
b)
spring
c)
groundwater
d)
aqueduct
4.
An ancient water channel used for irrigation.
a)
irrigation
b)
reservoir
c)
Al Falaj
d)
water table
5.
A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity
a)
runoff
b)
water reclamation
c)
aqueduct
d)
dam
6.
A natural or artificial pond or lake used to collect and store fresh water.
a)
conservation
b)
groundwater
c)
spring
d)
reservior
7.
A source of drinking water which is rich in minerals.
a)
well
b)
desalination
c)
spring
d)
groundwater
8.
The surface of a layer of saturates ground.
a)
water table
b)
groundwater
c)
watershed
d)
reservoir
9.
An Arabic term traditionally referring to a valley that contains water only during times of heavy rain.
a)
aqueduct
b)
wadi
c)
spring
d)
runoff
10.
A fertile spot in the desert where water is found.
a)
watershed
b)
desalination
c)
groundwater
d)
oasis
11.
The careful use of a natural resource, such as water.
a)
aquifer
b)
conservation
c)
water reclamation
d)
well
12.
The recycling of waste water so it canbe used again.
a)
water table
b)
desalination
c)
water reclamation
d)
conservation
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