Question

Which of the following statements does not describe a characteristic of the city of Dubai?
A.
Temperatures can reach 110 degrees in summer.
B.
It suffers from slow economic growth and low GDP.
C.
Water scarcity and electrical production are issues.
D.
Artificial islands have been created to increase land supply.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Dubai has a thriving economy and is a fast developing area, but there is the sense that little thought has been spared for the environment the city is built upon. Dubai now faces a serious lack of water, which with parching summers and the drought that comes with them, is a big issue.

Answer 2

b it suffers from slow economic growth and low GDP.