MCQs on rivers of United Arab Emirates January 8, 2026September 24, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the most significant waterway in the UAE? (A) Liwa Oasis (B) Sharjah River (C) Wadi Al Bih (D) Dubai Creek 2. Which river is known for its historical importance in the UAE? (A) Wadi Wurrayah (B) Wadi Al Bih (C) Dubai Creek (D) Al Ain Oasis 3. What type of rivers are primarily found in the UAE? (A) Permanent rivers (B) Estuarine rivers (C) Glacial rivers (D) Seasonal wadis 4. Wadi Al Bih flows between which two emirates? (A) Dubai and Abu Dhabi (B) Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah (C) Sharjah and Ajman (D) Abu Dhabi and Umm Al-Quwain 5. Which river is known for its scenic landscapes and is popular among tourists? (A) Liwa Oasis (B) Dubai Creek (C) Wadi Al Bih (D) Wadi Wurrayah 6. Which body of water does Dubai Creek flow into? (A) Arabian Sea (B) Gulf of Oman (C) Persian Gulf (D) Red Sea 7. What is the primary source of water in the UAE? (A) Rivers (B) Lakes (C) Desalination (D) Springs 8. Which emirate features the largest seasonal wadi in the UAE? (A) Dubai (B) Abu Dhabi (C) Fujairah (D) Ras Al Khaimah 9. What is a wadi? (A) A dry riverbed that fills with water during rain (B) A permanent river (C) An artificial canal (D) A sea inlet 10. Which wadi is located in the Hajar Mountains? (A) Wadi Wurrayah (B) Wadi Al Helo (C) Wadi Al Bih (D) All of the above 11. Which river is famous for its mangroves and marine life? (A) Wadi Wurrayah (B) Dubai Creek (C) Al Ain Oasis (D) Wadi Al Helo 12. What is the main challenge facing rivers and wadis in the UAE? (A) Drought (B) Pollution (C) Flooding (D) Ice formation 13. Which wadi is a popular site for hiking and outdoor activities? (A) Wadi Al Bih (B) All of the above (C) Wadi Al Helo (D) Wadi Wurrayah 14. What is the average rainfall in the UAE? (A) 100 mm (B) 50 mm (C) 200 mm (D) 400 mm 15. The Liwa Oasis is part of which desert? (A) Arabian Desert (B) Al Hajar (C) Al Ain (D) Rub’ al Khali 16. Which river or wadi is known for its waterfalls? (A) Wadi Al Bih (B) Wadi Al Helo (C) Wadi Wurrayah (D) Dubai Creek 17. What role do wadis play in the ecosystem of the UAE? (A) Irrigation (B) All of the above (C) Water collection during rains (D) Habitat for wildlife 18. Which wadi is known for its archaeological sites? (A) Wadi Al Helo (B) Wadi Wurrayah (C) Wadi Al Bih (D) Dubai Creek 19. The water flow in most wadis in the UAE is primarily during which season? (A) Winter (B) Summer (C) Rainy season (D) Monsoon 20. Which city is located along the Dubai Creek? (A) Abu Dhabi (B) Sharjah (C) Dubai (D) Fujairah 21. What is the primary use of Dubai Creek today? (A) Transportation (B) All of the above (C) Tourism (D) Fishing 22. Which wadi is considered the most picturesque in the UAE? (A) Wadi Al Helo (B) Wadi Wurrayah (C) Wadi Al Bih (D) Wadi Al Ain 23. Which body of water does the Southern Wadi lead into? (A) Persian Gulf (B) Liwa Oasis (C) Dubai Creek (D) Arabian Sea 24. Wadi Al Helo is known for its scenic landscapes and what type of vegetation? (A) Palm trees (B) Mangroves (C) Cacti (D) All of the above 25. What significant geological feature is associated with many wadis in the UAE? (A) Glaciers (B) Canyons (C) Volcanoes (D) Tundras 26. What is a key environmental concern for wadis in the UAE? (A) Overfishing (B) Desertification (C) Climate change (D) All of the above 27. Which wadi is known for its rich biodiversity? (A) Wadi Wurrayah (B) Wadi Al Helo (C) Wadi Al Bih (D) All of the above 28. Which UAE emirate is home to Wadi Wurrayah? (A) Fujairah (B) Abu Dhabi (C) Dubai (D) Sharjah 29. What is the primary factor that influences the flow of water in wadis? (A) Human activity (B) Groundwater (C) Seasonal rainfall (D) Snowmelt 30. Which river or wadi is an important resource for agriculture in the UAE? (A) Dubai Creek (B) Wadi Wurrayah (C) Wadi Al Bih (D) All of the above