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What is the purpose of cloud seeding in Dubai and the UAE?
What is the purpose of cloud seeding in Dubai and the UAE?
- To prevent cloud formation
- To increase precipitation (correct)
- To monitor the atmosphere
- To decrease precipitation
Which organization states that cloud seeding technology helps combat droughts and extreme weather conditions?
Which organization states that cloud seeding technology helps combat droughts and extreme weather conditions?
- NASA
- World Health Organization
- United Nations
- World Meteorological Organization (correct)
What are the salts commonly dispersed into clouds during cloud seeding in Dubai?
What are the salts commonly dispersed into clouds during cloud seeding in Dubai?
- Iron and zinc
- Sodium and potassium
- Magnesium and chloride (correct)
- Calcium and sulfur
How does cloud seeding in Dubai typically induce artificial rain?
How does cloud seeding in Dubai typically induce artificial rain?
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Which country became one of the first in the Middle East to adopt cloud seeding technology?
Which country became one of the first in the Middle East to adopt cloud seeding technology?
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What is the main advantage of cloud seeding compared to desalinating water?
What is the main advantage of cloud seeding compared to desalinating water?
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How many cloud seeding flights were conducted in Dubai in 2016?
How many cloud seeding flights were conducted in Dubai in 2016?
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What is the annual precipitation rate in dry Middle East countries like the UAE?
What is the annual precipitation rate in dry Middle East countries like the UAE?
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