Worksheet Solutions: Saudi Arabia (A Country in the Hot Desert Region) | Be an Explorer 5: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets - Class 5 PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) What is the main occupation of people in Saudi Arabia?
(a) Fishing
(b) Mining
(c) Agriculture
(d) Tourism
Ans: (c)
The main occupations in Saudi Arabia include farming, mining, trading, and animal rearing. Agriculture is a significant part of the economy.

(ii) Which desert lies to the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula?
(a) Sahara Desert
(b) Gobi Desert
(c) Arabian Desert
(d) Atacama Desert
Ans: (c)
The Arabian Desert lies to the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula.

(iii) What is the highest point in Saudi Arabia?
(a) Mount Everest
(b) Jabal Sawda peak
(c) An Nafud
(d) Rub'al-Khali
Ans: (b)
Jabal Sawda peak is the highest point in Saudi Arabia.

(iv) Which industry has contributed significantly to the prosperity of Saudi Arabia?
(a) Textile
(b) Agriculture
(c) Petroleum
(d) Tourism
Ans: (c)
The discovery of petroleum has led to the prosperity of Saudi Arabia, with petroleum being a major contributor to the country's income.

(v) What is the traditional attire for Saudi men?
(a) Thawb
(b) Abaya
(c) Veil
(d) Burqa
Ans: (a)
Saudi men traditionally wear long loose cotton robes called thawb.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) The ____________ is the largest country in the world without a river.
Ans: Saudi Arabia
The given statement directly mentions that Saudi Arabia is the largest country without a river.

(ii) The __________ Desert lies to the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula.
Ans: Arabian
The Arabian Desert lies to the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula.

(iii) In the coastal regions, temperatures in Saudi Arabia are __________.
Ans: Mild
In coastal regions, temperatures are mild.

(iv) The discovery of __________ has led to the prosperity of Saudi Arabia.
Ans: Petroleum
The discovery of petroleum has contributed significantly to the country's prosperity.

(v) __________ is the head of an Arab family, village, or tribe.
Ans: Sheikh
The sheikh is the head of an Arab family, village, or tribe.

Q3: Match the Column.

Ans:

Q4: True or False.

(i) Saudi Arabia is the second-largest country in Asia.
Ans: False
Saudi Arabia is the fifth largest country in Asia.

(ii) The Arabian Desert is located in the northern hemisphere.
Ans: False
Hot deserts in the northern hemisphere are located near the Tropic of Cancer, but it does not specifically mention the Arabian Desert.

(iii) The main agricultural products in Saudi Arabia include maize and barley.
Ans: False
Wheal, rice, alfalfa, dates, and vegetables as the main agricultural products, but not maize.

(iv) The discovery of petroleum has led many nomads in Saudi Arabia to give up their nomadic lifestyle.
Ans: True
The discovery of petroleum, many nomads have given up their nomadic life.

(v) Mecca and Medina are known as commercial cities in Saudi Arabia.
Ans: False
Mecca and Medina are holy cities where people come for pilgrimage, not commercial cities.