King Salman International University Desert Agriculture Science Revision 1 2024 PDF

King Salman International University Branch: Ras Sudr Field: Desert Agriculture science Revision 1 Lecture 2 1. Which coun...

King Salman International University Branch: Ras Sudr Field: Desert Agriculture science Revision 1 Lecture 2 1. Which country occupies a significant portion of the northeastern corner of Africa? a) Egypt b) Libya c) Algeria d) Sudan 2. Which river provides a regular and substantial water supply to Egypt? a) Nile b) Amazon c) Mississippi d) Danube 3. Which region in Egypt is known for its high population density? a) Nile Valley b) Sinai Peninsula c) Western Desert d) Fayum depression 4. Which body of water separates the Eastern Desert and the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt? a) Gulf of Suez b) Red Sea c) Mediterranean Sea d) Gulf of Aqaba 5. Which part of Egypt receives a regular and large water supply from the highlands in the south? a) Nile Valley b) Eastern Desert c) Sinai Peninsula d) Western Desert 6. Which region in Egypt experiences a significant difference in population density between habitable areas and vast desert areas? a) Nile Valley b) Fayum depression c) Delta expanse d) Eastern Desert 7. Which term did Herodotus use to refer to the deserts east and west of the Nile? a) Arabian and Libyan b) Eastern and Western Desert c) Sahara and Nubian Desert d) Sinai and Qena Desert 1  King Salman International University Branch: Ras Sudr Field: Desert Agriculture science 8. Which part of Egypt lies within the borders of the country and encompasses the alluvial tract along the final stretch of the Nile? a) Nile Valley and Delta b) Fayum depression c) Sinai Peninsula d) Western Desert 9. Which section of the Nile experiences a relatively gentle gradient compared to the remaining course of the river? a) Nubia b) Cairo to Aswan c) Nile Valley and Delta d) Qena to Esna 10. Which side of the Nile Valley near Assiut has lower cliffs compared to the eastern side? a) Western side b) Eastern side c) Northern side d) Southern side 11. Which branches of the Nile spread out into the Mediterranean Sea? a) Rosetta and Damietta b) Alexandria and Port Said c) Suez and Aqaba d) Aswan and Luxor 12. Which depression in Egypt lies to the west of the Nile Valley? a) Fayum depression b) Eastern Desert c) Sinai Peninsula d) Western Desert 13. Which lake is located in the lowest part of the Fayum depression in Egypt? a) Birket Qarun b) Lake Nasser c) Lake Nubia d) Lake Mariout 14. Which part of Egypt has an average width of about 10 km for the alluvial floor of the Nile valley? a) Aswan to Cairo b) Rosetta to Damietta c) Luxor to Alexandria d) Qena to Fayum 15. Which desert belt stretches across North Africa and continues through Arabia? a) Great Desert Belt b) Sahara Desert c) Arabian Desert d) Nubian Desert 16. Which part of Egypt forms one geomorphological region but is geographically divided into the Eastern Desert and the Sinai Peninsula? a) Land east of the Nile 2  King Salman International University Branch: Ras Sudr Field: Desert Agriculture science b) Nile Valley c) Western Desert d) Fayum depression 17. Which river divides Egypt into two distinct morphological regions? a) Nile b) Amazon c) Mississippi d) Euphrates 18. Which part of Egypt experiences an average rainfall of only about 1 cm per year? a) Entire country b) Nile Valley c) Fayum depression d) Western Desert 19. Which city on the Nile lies approximately 260 km north of Qena in Egypt? a) Assiut b) Luxor c) Aswan d) Minia 20. Which part of Egypt has cultivable lands that are generally wider to the west of the Nile? a) Nile Valley b) Sinai Peninsula c) Eastern Desert d) Western Desert 21. Which part of Egypt has cliffs rising to heights of more than 300 m near Qena? a) Eastern side of the Nile Valley b) Western side of the Nile Valley c) Nile Delta d) Sinai Peninsula 22. Which part of Egypt is characterized by a total area of almost 1 million km2? a) Entire country b) Nile Valley c) Fayum depression d) Western Desert 23. Which part of Egypt lies to the east of the Nile and consists of a dissected plateau draining to the river? a) Eastern Desert b) Sinai Peninsula c) Nile Valley d) Western Desert 24. Which part of Egypt is known for its average density of population exceeding 1,500 persons per square kilometer? a) Nile Valley b) Sinai Peninsula c) Fayum depression d) Western Desert 3  King Salman International University Branch: Ras Sudr Field: Desert Agriculture science 25. Which region in Egypt is characterized by unconnected depressions to the west? a) Western Desert b) Nile Valley c) Sinai Peninsula d) Eastern Desert 26. Which part of Egypt has cliffs that gradually increase in width northward? a) Nile Valley b) Sinai Peninsula c) Eastern Desert d) Western Desert 27. Which part of Egypt experiences limestone cliffs rising to heights of more than 300 meters? a) Qena b) Aswan c) Luxor d) Cairo 28. Which region in Egypt is characterized by its vast stretches of sand dunes and rocky plateaus? a) Western Desert b) Nile Valley c) Sinai Peninsula d) Eastern Desert 29. Which lake in Egypt is the largest artificial lake in Africa? a) Lake Nasser b) Birket Qarun c) Lake Nubia d) Lake Mariout 30. Which part of Egypt is home to the city of Sharm El Sheikh, a popular tourist destination? a) Sinai Peninsula b) Nile Valley c) Western Desert d) Eastern Desert 31. Which part of Egypt is known for its oases like Siwa Oasis and Bahariya Oasis? a) Western Desert b) Nile Valley c) Sinai Peninsula d) Eastern Desert 32. Which sea lies to the north of Egypt? a) Mediterranean Sea b) Red Sea c) Arabian Sea d) Black Sea 4  King Salman International University Branch: Ras Sudr Field: Desert Agriculture science 33. Which sea lies to the east of the Sinai Peninsula? a) Red Sea b) Mediterranean Sea c) Arabian Sea d) Black Sea 34. Which part of Egypt is characterized by its vast sandstone plateaus and wadis? a) Eastern Desert b) Nile Valley c) Western Desert d) Sinai Peninsula 35. Which city in Egypt is located at the southernmost point of the Nile Valley? a) Aswan b) Luxor c) Cairo d) Alexandria 36. Which part of Egypt is known for its diverse marine life and popular diving spots? a) Red Sea coast (Sinai Peninsula) b) Mediterranean Sea coast c) Western Desert d) Eastern Desert 37. Which canal in Egypt connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea? a) Suez Canal b) Panama Canal c) Corinth Canal d) Kiel Canal 38. Which city in Egypt is known as the "Pearl of the Mediterranean"? a) Alexandria b) Cairo c) Luxor d) Aswan Lecture 3 1. Which of the following statements accurately describes the Western Desert in Egypt? a) It is mostly covered by forests. b) It is a plateau desert with rocky ground and depressions. c) It is a coastal region with sandy beaches. d) It is a tropical rainforest. 2. Which region in the Western Desert lies in the shadow of the northern embayed escarpment and extends into northern Sudan? a) Dakhla Oasis b) Kharga Oasis 5  King Salman International University Branch: Ras Sudr Field: Desert Agriculture science c) Gilf Kebir plateau d) Farafra Oasis 3. Which of the following oases experiences average wind velocities ranging between 4.3 and 18.5 km/h throughout the year? a) Bahariya Oasis b) Kharga Oasis c) Farafra Oasis d) Siwa Oasis 4. Which type of rock predominantly forms the southern province of the Western Desert? a) Granite b) Sandstone c) Limestone d) Basalt 5. Which topographical feature is the most significant in the southern province of the Western Desert? a) Sand dunes b) Gilf Kebir plateau c) Playa lakes d) Wadies 6. Which of the following oases is entirely surrounded by escarpments and has numerous hills within the depression? a) Dakhla Oasis b) Kharga Oasis c) Farafra Oasis d) Bahariya Oasis 7. Which depression in the Western Desert is known for being one of the largest and deepest undrained natural depressions? a) Qattara depression b) Siwa Oasis c) Fayum depression d) Wadi Rayan depression 8. Which oasis in the Western Desert is located at the lowest point in the Qattara depression, approximately 134 meters below sea level? a) Siwa Oasis b) Qara Oasis c) Bahariya Oasis d) Fayum Oasis 9. Which type of deposits can be found on the floor of the Qattara depression in the Western Desert? a) Sand and pebbles b) Limestone formations c) Sabkha deposits d) Granite boulders 10. Which oasis in the northern Western Desert is known for its distinctive location, surrounded by steep cliffs on three sides? a) Siwa Oasis 6  King Salman International University Branch: Ras Sudr Field: Desert Agriculture science b) Qattara depression c) Fayum Oasis d) Wadi Rayan depression 11. Which of the following regions in the Western Desert is characterized by the presence of sandstones belonging to the 'Nubia Formation'? a) Dakhla Oasis b) Kharga Oasis c) Gilf Kebir plateau d) Farafra Oasis 12. Which of the following statements accurately describes the limestone plateau in the Western Desert? a) It is a rock desert or Hamada. b) It is primarily composed of sand dunes. c) It is surrounded by dense forests. d) It is an active volcanic region. 13. Which of the following oases lies in the shadow of the southern edge of the limestone plateau? a) Dakhla Oasis b) Bahariya Oasis c) Farafra Oasis d) Siwa Oasis 14. Which oasis in the Western Desert has an irregularly triangular shape, with its broadest part located in the southern region? a) Dakhla Oasis b) Kharga Oasis c) Farafra Oasis d) Bahariya Oasis 15. Which depression in the Western Desert is known for being one of the largest and deepest undrained natural depressions of the Sahara? a) Qattara depression b) Siwa Oasis c) Fayum depression d) Wadi Rayan depression 16. Which of the following statements accurately describes the Qattara depression in the Western Desert? a) It is surrounded by sandy beaches. b) It is primarily composed of volcanic rocks. c) It is bounded by cliffy slopes along its northern and western sides. d) It is a fertile agricultural region. 17. Which oasis in the Western Desert is known for having playa lakes during Neolithic times? a) Dakhla Oasis b) Kharga Oasis c) Farafra Oasis d) Bahariya Oasis 18. Which geological event is associated with the presence of a significant amount of halite (rock salt) in the Qattara depression? 7  King Salman International University Branch: Ras Sudr Field: Desert Agriculture science a) Tectonic uplift b) Glaciation c) Messinian crisis d) Volcanic eruption 19. Which depression in the northern Western Desert is known for being the greatest in terms of size and depth? a) Siwa Oasis b) Qattara depression c) Fayum depression d) Wadi Rayan depression 20. Which of the following statements accurately describes the Western Desert in Egypt? a) It is characterized by dense forests and abundant wildlife. b) It is mainly composed of fertile agricultural land. c) It is a vast desert region with scarce vegetation and rocky terrain. d) It is a coastal area with beautiful sandy beaches. 21. Which oasis in the Western Desert is known for its irregular oval shape? a) Dakhla Oasis b) Kharga Oasis c) Farafra Oasis d) Bahariya Oasis 22. Which of the following is a prominent topographical feature in the Western Desert, specifically in the southern province? a) Nile River b) Great Sand Sea c) Mediterranean Sea d) Red Sea 23. Which type of rock formation is prevalent in the middle province of the Western Desert? a) Granite b) Basalt c) Sandstone d) Limestone 24. Which oasis in the Western Desert is known for its extensive sand dunes and picturesque landscapes? a) Kharga Oasis b) Farafra Oasis c) Dakhla Oasis d) Bahariya Oasis 25. Which depression in the Western Desert is marked by the presence of sabkha deposits and gravels? a) Siwa Oasis b) Qattara depression c) Fayum depression d) Wadi Rayan depression 26. Which plateau in the Western Desert is renowned for its archaeological sites and historical significance? 8  King Salman International University Branch: Ras Sudr Field: Desert Agriculture science a) Gilf Kebir plateau b) Qattara plateau c) Farafra plateau d) Kharga plateau 27. Which oasis in the Western Desert is known for having permanent settlements and a significant population? a) Qattara depression b) Siwa Oasis c) Fayum depression d) Wadi Rayan depression 28. Which oasis in the Western Desert is located in the northeastern part and is famous for its Oracle of Amun? a) Siwa Oasis b) Bahariya Oasis c) Dakhla Oasis d) Farafra Oasis 29. Which geological feature is predominantly found in the Western Desert, formed by wind action on sand? a) Rivers b) Caves c) Sand dunes d) Glaciers 30. Which oasis in the Western Desert is known for its hot springs and therapeutic properties? a) Kharga Oasis b) Dakhla Oasis c) Farafra Oasis d) Bahariya Oasis 31. Which depression in the Western Desert is associated with the presence of significant salt pans? a) Fayum depression b) Qattara depression c) Siwa Oasis d) Wadi Rayan depression 32. Which oasis in the Western Desert is located in a remote, isolated area, accessible only by a series of unpaved tracks? a) Farafra Oasis b) Kharga Oasis c) Bahariya Oasis d) Dakhla Oasis 33. Which depression in the Western Desert is associated with the presence of fossilized remains of prehistoric animals? a) Wadi Rayan depression b) Qattara depression c) Siwa Oasis d) Fayum depression 9  King Salman International University Branch: Ras Sudr Field: Desert Agriculture science 34. Which oasis in the Western Desert is known for its cultivation of dates and olives? a) Bahariya Oasis b) Farafra Oasis c) Kharga Oasis d) Siwa Oasis 35. Which geological process contributed to the formation of the depressions and plateaus in the Western Desert? a) Erosion b) Volcanic activity c) Glacial movement d) Tectonic forces 36. Which oasis in the Western Desert is located closest to the Nile River? a) Dakhla Oasis b) Siwa Oasis c) Kharga Oasis d) Farafra Oasis 37. Which geological formation in the Western Desert is characterized as an isolated rock hill, that rises abruptly from a gently sloping or virtually level surrounding plain? a) pediplain b) pediment c) inselberg d) mass wasting 38. Which geological formation in the Western Desert means the movement of rock and soil down slope under the influence of gravity a) pediplain b) pediment c) inselberg d) mass wasting 39. Which geological formation in the Western Desert means a gently sloping erosion surface or plain of low relief formed by running water in arid or semiarid region at the base of a receding mountain front a) oasis b) pediment c) inselberg d) mass wasting 40. Which plateau in the Western Desert has crowds of small sandstone inselbergs which are clustered on the wadi floors and on the pediplain immediately adjacent to the plateau? a) Gilf Kebir plateau b) Qattara plateau c) Farafra plateau d) Kharga plateau 10  King Salman International University Branch: Ras Sudr Field: Desert Agriculture science 1. Sea. 11  King Salman International University Branch: Ras Sudr Field: Desert Agriculture science 12  King Salman International University Branch: Ras Sudr Field: Desert Agriculture science 13  King Salman International University Branch: Ras Sudr Field: Desert Agriculture science 14  King Salman International University Branch: Ras Sudr Field: Desert Agriculture science 15