Social Studies (Class 5) - Soudi Arabia - Question Answers

Social Studies (Class 5) - Soudi Arabia - Question Answers

Important Points to Note

➧ Saudi Arabia is a large country in West Asia. It is situated in the Arabian Peninsula, the largest peninsula of the world.
➧ Most part of Saudi Arabia is a rocky plateau that is covered by a large desert.
➧ It does not have any river. But at some places in the Saudi desert, there is water and greenery. Such a place in a desert is called oasis.
➧ Thorny plants like cacti and thorny bushes grow here. Date palm is a useful tree that grows here.
➧ Goat, sheep and camel are reared for milk, meat and skin. Camel is known as the ship of the desert due to its usefulness as the main means of transport in the desert.
➧ Since there is very little rainfall, sea water is desalted to get water for drinking and irrigation.
➧ Men of Saudi Arabia wear a loose fitting robe called 'thwab' and a head gear called 'gutra’. The women wear a long black robe called 'abaya' and cover their face with a veil.
➧ Most of the people of Saudi Arabia follow Islam. Mecca and Medina, two holiest cities of Islam, are located in Saudi Arabia.
➧ Saudi Arabia became a prosperous nation after the discovery of petrol. It is one of the largest petrol producing countries in the world.
➧ Riyadh and Jeddah are two important cities of Saudi Arabia. Riyadh is its capital.
➧ The Government of Saudi Arabia is using its natural resources and money earned from the export of petroleum for the welfare of its people and the growth of other industries.
➧ Our government has good relations with the Government of Saudi Arabia.

Tick (✔) the correct answer

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1. Between which latitudes in northern and southern hemispheres do most of the deserts in the world lie?
a. 15°-25° b. 15°-45° с. 15°-35° [✔]
2. Which sea lies in the west of Saudi Arabia?
a. Arabian Sea b. Dead Sea c. Red Sea [✔]
3. The sandy body that stretches in the south of Saudi Arabia is-
a. Rub al Khali [✔] b. An Nafud c. None of these
4. The small streams which get filled with rainwater in Saudi Arabia are called-
a. Creeks b. Wadis [✔] c. lakes
5. The annual rainfall in Saudi Arabia is less than-
a. 50 cm b. 12 cm c. 10 cm [✔]

Fill in the blanks.

1. Saudi Arabia is one of the largest Petroleum producing countries.
2. Camel is known as the ship of the desert.
3. Mecca and Medina are the two holy cities of Saudi Arabia.
4. Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia.
5. The sap of date palm is used to make wine.

About the Country - Saudi Arabia :

Location - Part of Arabian desert.
Lies in the Arabian peninsula.
Situated in the Middle East.
Surrounded by - Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, VAE, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, Yemen, Oman and the Red Sea.
Relief features - Rocky plateau, Vast desert, Sand dunes,
Desert in Southern part - Rub al khali.
Desert in Northern part- An Nafud.
Changing Lifestyle - One of the biggest producers of petroleum.
Income from export of oil.
Developed industries.
Sky scrappers.
Dress - Men wear thawb and gutra, Women wear abaya and veil.
Important cities - Mecca and Medina, Riyadh (- capital city), Jeddah (- port).
Climate - Hot Summers.
- Winter - Worn days and cold nights.
- Sandstorms are common throughout the year.
- Wadis are formed during the rainy Season.
Vegetation - Plants have long roots, Small leaves, thorns, cactus, palms, tamarisks, sedge etc.
Crops - Wheat, dates and barley grown near oasis.
Animals - Camels, sheeps, goats, hyenas, scorpions, falcons, etc.
Occupation of people - Farming, mining, trading, animal rearing.
- Move from place to place in Caravans.
Tribe - Bedouins most important nomads. They exchange animals and goods.
Quick Glance of Soudi Arabia:
- Saudi Arabia is a south-west country of Asia which lies in the desert region.
- It lies between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
- It has a hot and dry climate.
- It doesn't have any rivers.
- The Camel is the most common animal of this region.
- Sandstorms and sand dunes are common here.
- There are settlements around the oasis.
- Life in the villages of Saudi Arabia is very Traditional.
- The discovery of petroleum has changed the lifestyle.

Short answer questions.

In which peninsula is Saudi Arabia situated?

Saudi Arabia is situated in the Arabian peninsula.

Where do most of the deserts lie?

Most of the deserts of the world lie between 15 and 35° North and South of the equator.

What are sand dunes ?

Sand dunes are the huge sand hills, mostly found in the sandy deserts.

What is an oasis?

In some areas in the desert, the underground water comes to the surface leading to vegetation in the surrounding area. This is called an oasis.

What are the crops grown in Saudi Arabia?

The plants that grow here can withstand hot and dry weather. They have deep long roots, small and thorny leaves. These include cactus, Tamarisk, date palm and sedge.

What is the national dance of Saudi Arabia?

Al Ardha is the national dance of Saudi Arabia.

What is the main language spoken in Saudi Arabia?

Arabic is the main language spoken in Saudi Arabia

Answer the following questions:

Describe the location of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia is located in West Asia. It occupies most of the Arabian peninsula. It is the fifth largest country in Asia. It is in the Middle East. It lies between the Red Sea to its west and the Persian Gulf to its east.

Write about the climate of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia has a hot and dry climate throughout the year. The country receives very little rainfall, less than 10 cm a Year. In the Summer (May-September), the days are extremely hot but the nights are relatively cool. During the winter season (October - April), the days are warm but the nights are very cold. In the coastal regions, temperatures are mild.

What do you know about the economy of Saudi Arabia?

The country is one of the largest producers of petroleum. The greater part of the country's income is from exporting petroleum. It has given rise to industries, such as petrochemicals, refining, power generation and Telecom.

Who are Bedouins? How do they live?

Bedouins are the most important and notable nomads. They belong to a nomadic Tribe.The sheikh is the head of an Arab family or Tribe.

They move from one place to another in groups called Caravans in search of food and water. They exchange lamb, sheep, goats and carpets for food grains, dates and other items. They live in tents made up of animal hides etc.

Write a few sentences about the important cities of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia has old and new cities. Riyadh is the capital of the country. It is well planned, with skyscrapers, parks, markets, educational institutions and hospitals. Jeddah is a commercial port city situated along the coast of the Red Sea. Mecca and Medina are the holy cities. People come here for pilgrimage etc.