Which protected wetland in Dubai, whose Arabic name is glossed 'Head of the Creek', was declared a protected area on 1 March 1998 and has greater flamingos as one of its main attractions?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
- Step 1: Ras Al Khor was declared a protected area on 1 March 1998 and listed as a Ramsar site on 29 August 2007. Greater flamingos are one of the main attractions in the preserve. Answer: Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Why not the others: Al Marmoom Desert Reserve, Wadi Wurayah Biosphere Reserve and Mangrove National Park don't fit.
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