Deserts
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Deserts starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between a hot desert and a cold desert.
Describe the impact of overgrazing on desertification.
Describe the role of cold ocean currents in the formation of deserts.
Explain the process of desertification.
Explain the significance of the Indira Gandhi Canal for the Thar Desert region.
Explain the term 'erg' in the context of deserts.
Explain the term 'playa' in desert geography.
Explain why deserts are important for biodiversity.
Which of the following deserts is located in Africa? (1) Gobi (2) Kalahari (3) Great Victoria (4) Sonoran
Which of the following is a characteristic landform of deserts? (1) Inselberg (2) Delta (3) Fjord (4) Lagoon
Which of the following is a cold desert? (1) Gobi (2) Sahara (3) Kalahari (4) Atacama
Which of the following is a human adaptation to living in deserts? (1) Building houses with thick walls (2) Wearing light, loose clothing (3) Using underground water (4) All of the above
Deserts are usually found on the ________ sides of mountains due to the rain shadow effect.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Desert is known as the 'Great Indian Desert'.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Desert is located in South America and is known for its extreme aridity.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a desert landform formed by wind erosion, consisting of a steep-sided hill of hard rock.
True or False: All deserts are sandy.
True or False: Desert soils are generally rich in organic matter.
True or False: Deserts can be found only in hot regions.
True or False: Sand dunes are permanent features in deserts.
