World Deserts
Geography ⇒ World Geography
World Deserts starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the main differences between the Sahara and the Gobi deserts in terms of climate and location.
Describe the process of desertification and its impact on the environment.
Describe the rain shadow effect and its role in the formation of deserts.
Describe two ways in which human activities contribute to desertification.
Explain the difference between a hot desert and a cold desert.
Explain the main climatic characteristics of hot deserts.
Explain why cacti are well-suited to desert environments.
Explain why deserts are often found on the western coasts of continents.
Name the desert that covers much of Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa.
Name the desert that is famous for its salt pans and is located in southern Africa.
Name the desert that stretches across northern China and southern Mongolia.
Name the largest desert in Asia.
Name the largest desert in the world by area.
Name two adaptations of plants found in deserts.
