Deserts
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Deserts starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the climate of the Thar Desert.
Describe the role of camels in desert life.
Describe two ways in which animals adapt to desert life.
Explain the importance of oases in desert regions.
Explain the term 'desertification'.
Explain the term 'oasis'.
Explain why deserts have extreme temperature variations between day and night.
Explain why vegetation is sparse in deserts.
Deserts are usually found near which latitudes? (1) Equator (2) 30° North and South (3) 60° North and South (4) Poles
Which of the following deserts is located in Asia? (1) Sahara (2) Gobi (3) Kalahari (4) Atacama
Which of the following is a feature formed by wind action in deserts? (1) Delta (2) Mushroom rock (3) Meander (4) Lagoon
Which of the following is a human activity that contributes to desertification? (1) Overgrazing (2) Conservation (3) Irrigation (4) Reforestation
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 southern Africa.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a cold desert located in India.
True or False: All deserts are covered with sand dunes.
True or False: Cacti are commonly found in the Thar Desert.
True or False: Desertification can be reversed by planting more trees.
True or False: Deserts can be both hot and cold.
