Deserts
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Deserts starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how camels are adapted to survive in deserts.
Describe one way in which desert animals conserve water.
Describe one way in which humans have adapted to living in deserts.
Describe the climate of the Thar Desert.
Explain the importance of oases in desert regions.
Explain the role of wind in shaping desert landforms.
Explain the term 'oasis'.
Explain why deserts have extreme temperature variations between day and night.
What is the average annual rainfall in most deserts? (1) Less than 25 cm (2) 50-100 cm (3) 100-200 cm (4) More than 200 cm
Which of the following animals is commonly found in the Thar Desert? (1) Polar bear (2) Camel (3) Kangaroo (4) Penguin
Which of the following is a cold desert? (1) Sahara (2) Kalahari (3) Ladakh (4) Sonoran
Which of the following is a common feature of desert landscapes? (1) Dense forests (2) Sand dunes (3) Rivers (4) Glaciers
Fill in the blank: The ________ Desert is also known as the Great Indian Desert.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Desert is located in China and Mongolia.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Desert is located in South America and is one of the driest places on Earth.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Desert is located in southern Africa.
True or False: All deserts are covered with sand dunes.
True or False: Deserts can be both hot and cold.
True or False: The Gobi Desert is a hot desert.
True or False: The Kalahari Desert is located in Africa.
