SDGS
How many sustainable development goals did the United Nations establish?
17
What desert animal is famous for having humps and being able to survive in hot, dry conditions?
This term describes the long-term change in Earth's average temperatures and weather patterns.
Climate change
What type of energy comes from the Sun?
Solar energy
Which SDG aims to ensure that everyone has access to safe and clean drinking water?
Clean water and sanitation
What is the name of the white antelope with long, straight horns that is a symbol of the UAE's wildlife conservation efforts?
Arabian Oryx
These gases trap heat in Earth's atmosphere and contribute to the greenhouse effect.
Greenhouse gases
What machine uses moving air to generate electricity?
Wind turbine
What is the main purpose of sustainable development?
Meeting today's needs without compromising future generations
What coastal trees in the UAE provide shelter for young fish and help protect shorelines?
Mangroves
Which gas do humans breathe out that plants use during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
What renewable energy source uses moving or falling water to generate electricity?
Hydropower
Which SDG focuses on ending hunger and improving food security?
SDG 2
What marine mammal found in UAE waters feeds mainly on seagrass?
What is one major effect of rising global temperatures on the world's oceans?
Rising sea levels
Which energy source uses heat from beneath Earth's surface?
Geothermal energy
Which SDG focuses specifically on protecting terrestrial ecosystems, forests and wildlife?
What term describes the variety of living organisms, including animals, plants, and microorganisms, in an area?
Biodiversity
What natural disaster can become more severe or frequent in some regions as the climate changes?
What is the name of Dubai's major solar energy project, one of the largest single-site solar parks in the world?
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park