Discovering UAE's Natural Resources

What is a natural resource?

• Natural resources are materials or substances found in nature that can be used for economic gain or to support life.

• Natural resources are only man-made materials.

• Natural resources are exclusively found in urban areas.

• Natural resources are substances that cannot be used for any purpose.

Name one natural resource found in the UAE.

• Sand

• Water

• Oil

• Gold

Why are natural resources important?

• Natural resources have no impact on economic development.

• Natural resources are important because they provide essential materials for survival, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.

• Natural resources are primarily used for decorative purposes.

• Natural resources are only important for recreational activities.

What is the main natural resource for energy in the UAE?

• Hydropower

• Solar energy

• Oil and natural gas

• Wind power

Can you name a type of mineral found in the UAE?

• Gypsum

• Calcite

• Quartz

• Feldspar

How do people use water as a natural resource?

• Water is a source of raw materials for construction.

• Water is primarily used for transportation.

• Water is only used for recreational activities.

• Water is used for drinking, agriculture, sanitation, industrial processes, and energy production.

What is the role of oil in the UAE's economy?

• Oil plays a crucial role in the UAE's economy by driving GDP, government revenue, and export earnings.

• Oil has no significant impact on the UAE's tourism sector.

• Oil is mainly imported to the UAE for refining purposes.

• Oil is primarily used for domestic heating in the UAE.

Name a renewable resource that can be found in the UAE.

• Wind energy

• Hydropower

• Geothermal energy

• Solar energy

Why is it important to conserve natural resources?

• To promote wastefulness

• It is important to conserve natural resources to ensure sustainability, protect the environment, and support future generations.

• To increase resource consumption

• To ignore environmental issues

What can we do to help protect natural resources?

• Reduce waste, recycle, conserve water and energy, use sustainable products, support conservation.

• Increase plastic use

• Waste more food

• Ignore recycling programs