WorksheetsThe Falaj and the Importance of Water in the UAE
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Al-Falaj means:
where salt water flows
a channel that is dug in earth, through which water runs
sea water
mountain falls
Where was the Falaj System implemented in the UAE?
Dubai
Sharjah
Al-Ain
Fujairah
True or False? People used to have to carry water for themselves as they lived so far away.
True
False
True or False? A Falaj was a canal that transported water from its source to the place where it was needed for personal use.
False
True
True or False? The canals took water from wells to different areas of the village and out to the farmer's fields.
True
False
True or False? The sharing of water for private and oublic needs built a strong feeling of community.
True
False
Fill in the blank: The water was so controlled it was used for _________________________.
farming first, then people.
people first, then farming.
How did people use the water?
To have a water fight.
To throw water balloons.
To drink, wash and irrigate crops.
To wash their animals.
When water is used to irrigate crops, water is considered an important aspect of ______.
fishing
trucking
agriculture
kayaking
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