World Deserts
Geography ⇒ World Geography
World Deserts starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the impact of human activities on desert environments.
Describe the main difference between a hot desert and a cold desert.
Describe the process of desertification.
Describe the role of cold ocean currents in the formation of coastal deserts.
Explain how rain shadow deserts are formed.
Explain the main climatic conditions that define a desert.
Explain the significance of oases in desert regions.
Explain why deserts are often found on the western sides of continents.
The Atacama Desert is known as the driest place on Earth. In which continent is it located? (1) Africa (2) South America (3) Asia (4) Australia
Which desert is famous for its red sand dunes? (1) Namib (2) Gobi (3) Patagonian (4) Great Victoria
Which desert is known for its unique rock formations called 'yardangs'? (1) Gobi (2) Sahara (3) Atacama (4) Taklamakan
Which desert is located in southern Africa and is known for its semi-arid climate? (1) Kalahari (2) Gobi (3) Atacama (4) Sonoran
Fill in the blank: The ________ Desert is known for its salt flats and is located in Bolivia.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Desert is located in Australia.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Desert is the largest desert in Asia.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Desert is the largest in China.
True or False: Antarctica is considered a desert.
True or False: The Arabian Desert is located in the Middle East.
True or False: The Gobi Desert is a cold desert.
True or False: The Kalahari Desert is a true desert with very little vegetation.
