25 Questions
What is a common adaptation of plants and animals in the desert?
Ability to survive in extreme temperatures
What is a characteristic of many desert animals?
They are most active at dawn or dusk
What type of animals are consumed by a wide range of species in the desert?
Grazing herbivores
What percentage of Saudi Arabia's drinking water is provided through desalination?
50%
What is a notable feature of desert ecosystems?
Support for a diversity of animal life
Where does a significant portion of Saudi Arabia's drinking water come from?
Groundwater
What types of animals can be found in deserts?
Hundreds of different animals, including battles, ants, lizards, snakes, and mammals
What is the approximate percentage of Saudi Arabia's drinking water that comes from groundwater?
40%
What is the primary source of drinking water in Saudi Arabia?
Desalination
What is the approximate percentage of Saudi Arabia's drinking water that comes from sources other than desalination?
40%
What is a main source of Carbon Dioxide (CO2)?
Fossil fuel burning in power plants
What is a common byproduct of livestock digestion?
Methane
What is a source of Methane (CH4) in industry?
Natural gas production
What is a consequence of Greenhouse Gases?
Absorption and re-emission of infrared radiation
What is a source of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) related to land use?
Deforestation
What is the primary result of human activities on the atmosphere?
Increased concentrations of greenhouse gases
What is the main concern regarding the increased concentrations of greenhouse gases?
Its contribution to global warming
What is the primary cause of the increased concentrations of greenhouse gases?
Human activities such as burning fossil fuels
What is the relationship between human activities and global warming?
Human activities contribute to global warming
What is the main topic of the passage?
Human contributions to climate change
What are the three levels at which biodiversity measures variation?
Genetic, species, and ecosystem
What is the term for the variety of life on earth?
Biodiversity
Which organization defines biodiversity as a measure of variation at three levels?
United Nation Environment Program (UNEP)
What is the term for the differences between species?
Variability
At which levels does biodiversity measure the variation of life on earth?
From genetic to ecosystem
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
Explore the diverse animal life in deserts, including their adaptations to survive in harsh environments. Learn about the different species that thrive in deserts, from battles to mammals.
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