SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
UAE can be divided into ____ geographical zones
A
3
B
2
C
4
D
5
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It can be divided into three main ecological areas: coastal areas, mountainous areas and desert areas. In the Northeast of the country there is the Hajar Mountain range, the central region consists of desert and scattered oases, and along the Gulf of Oman there are plains which have groundwater resources.

Detailed explanation-2: -In December 1971, the UAE became a federation of six emirates-Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, and Fujairah, while the seventh emirate, Ras Al Khaimah, joined the federation in 1972. The capital city is Abu Dhabi, located in the largest and wealthiest of the seven emirates.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Dubai Creek, which divides the city into two parts: Bur Dubai and Deira, is one of the city’s most interesting topographical characteristics. Dubai Creek is a natural bay extending from the Persian Gulf.

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