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What is a common adaptation of plants and animals in the desert?
What is a common adaptation of plants and animals in the desert?
- Migration to cooler climates
- Dependence on human aid
- Ability to survive in extreme temperatures (correct)
- Hibernation during the day
What is a characteristic of many desert animals?
What is a characteristic of many desert animals?
- They are exclusively carnivorous
- They are most active at dawn or dusk (correct)
- They are active during the hottest part of the day
- They are only found in the hottest deserts
What type of animals are consumed by a wide range of species in the desert?
What type of animals are consumed by a wide range of species in the desert?
- Reptiles
- Carnivorous mammals
- Grazing herbivores (correct)
- Desert birds
What percentage of Saudi Arabia's drinking water is provided through desalination?
What percentage of Saudi Arabia's drinking water is provided through desalination?
What is a notable feature of desert ecosystems?
What is a notable feature of desert ecosystems?
Where does a significant portion of Saudi Arabia's drinking water come from?
Where does a significant portion of Saudi Arabia's drinking water come from?
What types of animals can be found in deserts?
What types of animals can be found in deserts?
What is the approximate percentage of Saudi Arabia's drinking water that comes from groundwater?
What is the approximate percentage of Saudi Arabia's drinking water that comes from groundwater?
What is the primary source of drinking water in Saudi Arabia?
What is the primary source of drinking water in Saudi Arabia?
What is the approximate percentage of Saudi Arabia's drinking water that comes from sources other than desalination?
What is the approximate percentage of Saudi Arabia's drinking water that comes from sources other than desalination?
What is a main source of Carbon Dioxide (CO2)?
What is a main source of Carbon Dioxide (CO2)?
What is a common byproduct of livestock digestion?
What is a common byproduct of livestock digestion?
What is a source of Methane (CH4) in industry?
What is a source of Methane (CH4) in industry?
What is a consequence of Greenhouse Gases?
What is a consequence of Greenhouse Gases?
What is a source of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) related to land use?
What is a source of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) related to land use?
What is the primary result of human activities on the atmosphere?
What is the primary result of human activities on the atmosphere?
What is the main concern regarding the increased concentrations of greenhouse gases?
What is the main concern regarding the increased concentrations of greenhouse gases?
What is the primary cause of the increased concentrations of greenhouse gases?
What is the primary cause of the increased concentrations of greenhouse gases?
What is the relationship between human activities and global warming?
What is the relationship between human activities and global warming?
What is the main topic of the passage?
What is the main topic of the passage?
What are the three levels at which biodiversity measures variation?
What are the three levels at which biodiversity measures variation?
What is the term for the variety of life on earth?
What is the term for the variety of life on earth?
Which organization defines biodiversity as a measure of variation at three levels?
Which organization defines biodiversity as a measure of variation at three levels?
What is the term for the differences between species?
What is the term for the differences between species?
At which levels does biodiversity measure the variation of life on earth?
At which levels does biodiversity measure the variation of life on earth?
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Study Notes
Al-Ahsa Oasis
- Adaptation of plants and animals is crucial to survive in the desert
- Desert supports a diverse range of animal life, with hundreds of species thriving in these conditions
Desert Animals
- Examples of desert animals include battles, ants, lizards, snakes, birds, and mammals
- Most desert animals are active during dawn or dusk when temperatures are cooler
Water Resources Management in Saudi Arabia
- Desalination provides around 50% of the country's drinking water
- Groundwater accounts for approximately 40% of the country's drinking water
Major Greenhouse Gases
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a significant greenhouse gas
- Sources of CO2 include fossil fuel burning, deforestation, and transportation
- Methane (CH4) is another key greenhouse gas
- Sources of CH4 include livestock, wastewater treatment, and fuel production
Human Contribution to Climate Change
- Human activities have increased atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases
- This has exacerbated global warming
Biodiversity
- Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability of life on earth
- According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), biodiversity is measured at genetic, species, and ecosystem levels
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