A. Tick the correct answer
1. In which continent is the Arabian Desert located?
✅ Asia
2. Which of the following latitudes passes through the centre of Saudi Arabia?
✅ Tropic of Cancer
3. Which of the following minerals is found in the largest quantity in Saudi Arabia?
✅ Crude oil
4. Which of the following cities is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
✅ Riyadh
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B. Fill in the blanks
1. The largest and continuous stretch of dry and sandy desert in Saudi Arabia is known as Rub-al-Khali.
2. Sandstorms blow away sand from place to place forming sand dunes.
3. Arabian horses are known for their swiftness and faithfulness.
4. Long loose white cotton gowns worn by the Bedouins are called thobes.
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C. Match the columns
Column A Column B
1. The Great Basin Desert (d) North America
2. The Great Australian Desert (f) Australia
3. The Gobi Desert (e) China
4. The Atacama Desert (c) South America
5. The Thar Desert (b) India
6. The Sahara Desert (a) Africa
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D. Answer the following questions
1. Where is Saudi Arabia located?
Saudi Arabia is located in South-West Asia on the Arabian Peninsula.
2. Name the neighbouring countries of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is bordered by Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Oman and Yemen.
3. Describe the climate of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia has a hot and dry desert climate. Rainfall is very low, summers are extremely hot and winters are mild.
4. How has Saudi Arabia developed in such a short time?
Saudi Arabia has developed rapidly due to the discovery of large reserves of crude oil, which brought wealth and modern development.
5. Write a note on the religion and culture of the people of Saudi Arabia.
Most people of Saudi Arabia follow Islam. Arabic is their language. People wear traditional clothes, follow Islamic customs and live a simple cultural life.
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E. Give reasons
1. Rainfall in Saudi Arabia is very scanty.
Rainfall in Saudi Arabia is very scanty because it lies in a desert region, far away from the sea, and receives very little moisture-bearing winds.
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2. Crude oil is known as “liquid gold”.
Crude oil is called “liquid gold” because it is very valuable, earns huge income, and is used to produce fuel, electricity and many useful products.
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3. Most of the land surface in a desert is sandy.
Most of the land surface in a desert is sandy because strong winds blow away fine soil, leaving behind sand and forming sand dunes.
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