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100

Which part of the Ghaf tree is used for traditional medicinal purposes?

roots, leaves, bark, flower

Leaves

100

The Ghaf tree often hosted tribal discussions and gatherings. What were these meetings called?

  • A) Majlis
  • B) Diwan
  • C) Suq
  • D) Halaqa

A) MAJLIS

100

What role does the Ghaf tree play in desert ecosystems?

  • A) Provides shade and shelters wildlife
  • B) Increases soil fertility
  • C) Prevents desertification
  • D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

100

Subdomain: Arabic Language

What is the Arabic term for the Ghaf tree?

A) الغاف

B) السدر

C) النخيل

D) الشجرة المباركة

Answer: A) الغاف

100

 Which UAE campaign focuses on planting trees like the Ghaf?

  • A) Clean UAE Initiative
  • B) Give a Ghaf Campaign
  • C) UAE Desert Greening
  • D) Ghaf Conservation Act

Answer: B) Give a Ghaf Campaign

200

What color are the flowers of the Ghaf tree?

A) Yellow

B) White

C) Pink

D) Orange

A) Yellow

200

Why was the Ghaf tree historically important for Bedouins?

  • A) It was a source of food and shelter.
  • B) Its wood was used for construction.
  • C) It was used as a meeting place.
  • D) All of the above.

Answer: D) All of the above

200

Why are Ghaf trees critical in fighting desertification in the UAE?

  • A) They hold sand dunes in place with their roots.
  • B) They release essential nutrients into the soil.
  • C) They create microclimates that support other species.
  • D) Both A and C.

Answer: D) Both A and C

200

Which other tree is commonly associated with the UAE and plays a key role in the country's heritage, especially for its significance in traditional architecture and agriculture?

  • A) Date Palm
  • B) Acacia
  • C) Olive tree
  • D) Fig tree

Answer: A) Date Palm

200

 What major UAE event in 2019 used the Ghaf tree as a central symbol?

  • A) Year of Tolerance
  • B) Expo 2020
  • C) National Day
  • D) World Environment Day

Answer: A) Year of Tolerance

300

What is the Ghaf tree scientifically known as?

  • A) Prosopis cineraria
  • B) Acacia tortilis
  • C) Ziziphus spina-christi
  • D) Tamarix aphylla

Answer: A) Prosopis cineraria

300

What does the Ghaf tree symbolize in Emirati culture?

  • A) Strength and resilience
  • B) Wealth and power
  • C) Beauty and grace
  • D) Growth and education
  • A) Strength and resilience
300

Which adaptation allows the Ghaf tree to reduce water loss in harsh desert climates?

  • A) Its leaves are reduced to tiny, waxy structures.
  • B) Its trunk stores water for long periods.
  • C) Its seeds remain dormant until rain arrives.
  • D) Its roots excrete moisture-reducing chemicals.

Answer: A) Its leaves are reduced to tiny, waxy structures.

300

What makes the Ghaf tree a symbol of peace in UAE culture?

  • A) Its historical role as a meeting place for tribes to settle disputes
  • B) Its ability to survive and thrive in difficult conditions
  • C) Its appearance in religious texts as a symbol of harmony
  • D) Its use in traditional medicines to heal wounds

Answer: A) Its historical role as a meeting place for tribes to settle disputes

300

What is the UAE’s approach to preserving the Ghaf tree in urban development?

  • A) Encouraging its planting in public spaces
  • B) Banning construction near Ghaf trees
  • C) Replacing Ghaf trees with other species
  • D) Limiting urbanization in desert areas

Answer: A) Encouraging its planting in public spaces

400

Which climatic factor poses the greatest threat to the natural propagation of the Ghaf tree?

  • A) Rising desert temperatures
  • B) Sandstorms burying young saplings
  • C) Prolonged drought cycles
  • D) Overgrazing by livestock

Answer: D) Overgrazing by livestock

400

How is the Ghaf tree linked to Emirati poetry and storytelling?

  • A) It is a recurring symbol of endurance and humility.
  • B) Poets used its wood for writing scripts.
  • C) The tree’s leaves were inspiration for traditional songs.
  • D) It was used as a backdrop for performances.

Answer: A) It is a recurring symbol of endurance and humility.

400

What adaptation allows the Ghaf tree to survive with minimal water?

  • A) Long taproots reaching deep water tables
  • B) Ability to store water in its trunk
  • C) Shedding leaves during droughts
  • D) Waxy coating on leaves to reduce water loss

Answer: A) Long taproots reaching deep water tables

400

BONUS: DOUBLE POINTS

In the UAE's heritage, the Ghaf tree is often seen as a meeting place for discussions. What does this symbolize in the broader context of Emirati values?

A) Unity and social bonding.

B) Environmental sustainability.

C) Independence and isolation.

D) The pursuit of education.

Answer: A) Unity and social bonding.

400

What international environmental organization has praised the UAE for its Ghaf tree conservation?

  • A) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
  • B) Greenpeace
  • C) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
  • D) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Answer: C) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

500

What year was the Ghaf tree declared the national tree of the UAE?

2019
500

Which UAE leader emphasized the importance of preserving the Ghaf tree?

Answer: A) Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

500

The UAE has taken significant steps to protect the Ghaf tree. Which modern technique is used for its propagation?

  • A) Genetic modification to increase drought resistance
  • B) Cloning through tissue culture
  • C) Fertilization of wild populations
  • D) Water harvesting for nearby saplings

Answer: B) Cloning through tissue culture

500

                         NO NEGATIVE POINTS

In traditional Bedouin life, what unwritten law protected the Ghaf tree from exploitation?

  • A) It was considered sacred and could not be cut without tribal consensus.
  • B) It was shared communally, and cutting it required permission from elders.
  • C) Felling it required replanting another in its place.
  • D) Ghaf trees near water sources were untouchable by law.

Answer: B) It was shared communally, and cutting it required permission from elders.

500

Which major UAE law protects endangered plant species, including the Ghaf tree?

  • A) Federal Law No. 12 of 2002
  • B) Federal Law No. 24 of 1999
  • C) Environmental Preservation Act of 2010
  • D) Desertification Prevention Act of 2015

Answer: B) Federal Law No. 24 of 1999