Margham

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the geographic context?Located within the emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2. What is the field type?Oil and gas field, specifically the largest onshore gas field in Dubai
3. Why is Margham important for Dubai?Because it gives Dubai a lot of natural gas for power plants, which is cleaner than oil. It also helps keep the city from having to buy fuel from other countries.
4. How does Margham get gas and oil out of the ground?Scientists drill holes into the earth to reach the gas and oil. The pressure inside the rock or special pumps pushes the liquids up to the surface.

Hydrocarbon: A compound made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms, forming the basis of oil and natural gas.
Onshore Gas Field: A geological formation on land containing extractable natural gas.
Condensate Production: The process and output of extracting liquid hydrocarbons that form from natural gas.
Energy Security: The reliable availability of affordable energy sources to meet a nation's needs.