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WorksheetsGROWING FOOD IN DESERTS
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Do you think it is possible to grow food in deserts?
Yes
No
When was UAE'S first agricultural policy introduced?
May, 2013
August, 2013
December, 2015
January, 2016
UAE'S agriculture achieved success in which year?
1987
1994
1999
2004
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries reported a 48% increase in vegetable production between
1992-1995
1976-1981
1972-1978
1999-2003
The UAE currently satisfies about ________ of its domestic fruit and vegetable demand
60%
72%
39%
57%
Which of the following are grown for export to Europe?
Green chilies and pomegranates
Rose and chrysanthemums
Haute cuisine
General nutritional products
Traditionally grown on oases by nomads, ________ are becoming less important because of vegetable and fruit production.
Nutrients
Dates
Dry fruits
Rose syrup
In 1999, the UAE produced ________ tons of dates.
147,000
3620,00
295,000
470,000
There are over 200 desert based farms in UAE. True or False?
True
False
___________is pledging to “make the desert turn green” by building the world’s largest indoor vertical farm where it will cultivate lettuce, cabbages and tomatoes, in defiance of the scorching temperatures outside.
Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
Ras Al Khaimah
Who is the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment?
Dr. Sakr Habouch
Dr. Abdol Hssan Jabir Al Fanni
Dr Thani Ahmad Al Zeyoudi
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rayaan
_____uses four times as much water as wheat, and farmers use it to feed animals used in desert farming.
Turp
Biraaq
Albaan
Alfalfa
As a desert farmer, write down how you would manage you farm, what developments you would conduct, and what specific fruits or vegetables you would grow.
What edible plant grows in deserts?
Succulents
Cactus
Piñon Pine
Shrubs
Which plant(Fruit) is not found in a desert?
Mango
Dates
Melons
Watermelon
What is the most common fruit of desert?
Dry fruits
Guavas
Melons
Dates
Why can lemon trees grow in the desert?
They can adapt to any type of soil.
The soil is well drained and slightly acidic.
The dry conditions are perfect to add flavor.
The lack of water allows the sand to act as a reactor.
Why can't you grow a garden in the desert?
Desert soil contains sand, gravel, clay and other inorganic matter that make it difficult for plants to grow.
The heat of the sun causes the absorption of nutrients as water is unavailable to conduct photosynthesis.
Plant seed will heat and rot under the sand.
Fruits and vegetable will later on just grow and die or rot.
What vegetable grows in extreme heat?
Beets
Okra
Sweet potatoes
Broccoli
Which is the largest desert farm in UAE?
Ahmad Alseeri Farm
The Khaima
Desert Organic Farm
Green Factory Emirates
