The Arab World
1.
What is the location of Arabian Gulf?
a.
Arabian Gulf is in Asia.
b.
It lies between latitudes 24O and 30O North and longitudes 56O and 48O East.
c.
The Arabian Gulf is in the Northern hemisphere and it lies above the equator. It is exactly
south west of Asia.
2.
What is the name of the strait connecting the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman?
a.
3.
The Hormuz Strait
Complete the sentence:
a.
Das and Abu Musa Island found in – U.A.E.
b.
Sitra and Muherreq Island found in- Bahrain.
c.
Halool Island found in- Qatar.
4.
The rivers Tigris and Euphrates join each other at the south of Iraq to form- Shatt- Al- Arab.
5.
Name the two Arab States overlooking the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Gulf?
a.
6.
Which factor affects Arabian Gulf to act as an active marine navigation?
a.
7.
Saudi Arabia is greater in area and UAE is having most Islands.
Which is the common topographical feature in Arabian Gulf?
a.
9.
The shallow curvy west coast of the Arabian Gulf.
In Arabian Gulf which country belongs to highest in area and highest in Islands?
a.
8.
Sultanate of Oman and Saudi Arabia
Flat, barren Plains-both desert plain as well as coastal plains.
What are the main characteristics of the west coast of the Arabian Gulf?
a.
West coast stretching from Kuwait in the North-West to the end of Musandam Island in the
Southeast.
b.
Depression of the sandy coastal plain, resulting in-shallowness of water depth, Abundance of
swamps and marshes, Abundance of islands.
10. What is the reason behind the existence of a big number of islands opposite the western coast of
the Arabian Gulf?
a.
This is because of the depression of the sandy coastal plains.
11. Mention the reason behind the huge number of bays and creeks of the western coast of the
Arabian Gulf?
a.
This is because of the abundance of curves.
12. Reason behind the great number of swamps at the tip of the Arabian Gulf?
a.
This is because of the depression of the sandy coastal plain.
13. The commonest animal bred by Bedouins of the Arabian Gulf- Camel.
14. The Arabian Gulf region falls within the hot desert climate.
15. The Kous wind blows from- Indian Ocean.
16. Perennial plants in the Arabian Gulf area include- Nabk ( Christ’s thorn)
17. Name the different types of wind prevail in the Arabian Gulf?
a.
North-Westerly wind brings about rain in the Arabian Gulf in – winter season.
b.
A dry wind which reduces humidity in summer- Northerly wind.
c.
Southerly of south-easterly wind normally associated with higher temperature and humidity in
summer - Al Kous wind.
18. Dust storms are common in most parts of the Arabian Gulf, except Bahrain. Why?
a.
This is because Bahrain is an Island and the water that surrounds prevents sand from
entering Bahrain.
19. What is the difference between natural vegetation and crops?
a.
Crops are grown by man for food and Natural vegetation grows itself by nature.
20. What are the climatic conditions of the UAE?
a.
Aridity and scarcity of rain are the main features of the climate in the Arabian Gulf.
b.
High temperature in summer and low in winter.
c.
High humidity in summer, especially in coastal areas.
d.
Less rain.
21. What are the factors influencing weather conditions in the Arabian Gulf?
a.
Location in relation to the latitude.(24O and 30O) Dry & Hot Area.
b.
Distribution of land and water. (The Gulf water increases the % of humidity in the coastal
areas, especially during summer because of high evaporation.
c.
Surface elevation. Arabian Gulf has more plain areas, so it has high temperature. As we move
up temperature decreases in mountainous areas.
22. Write a note on natural vegetation of Arabian Gulf.
a.
Because of aridity and scarcity of rain Arabian Gulf is considered to be poor as far as natural
plants are concerned.
b.
Natural vegetation in the Arabian Gulf region have deep roots or thorn- like small leaves,
hence they endure aridity and overcome its impact.
c.
The Arabian Gulf vegetation can be divided into two main kinds: A). Yearly plants growing
after rain fall. Eg. Shrubs, Calatropis procera. B). Perennial aridity- resistant plants. Eg.
Tamarisk, Date trees.
d.
Barren land and soil also insufficient for plants to grow.
23. Mention the features of natural vegetation of Arabian Gulf.
a.
Same answer no.22
24. Name any two animals commonly found in Arabian Gulf?
a.
Camels and Oryx