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.
The Atacama Desert is located in which continent? (1) Africa (2) South America (3) Asia (4) Australia
Which desert is also known as the 'Empty Quarter'? (1) Kalahari (2) Rub' al Khali (3) Gobi (4) Mojave
Which desert is famous for its unique red sand dunes? (1) Namib (2) Mojave (3) Patagonian (4) Simpson
Which desert is known as the driest place on Earth? (1) Mojave (2) Atacama (3) Sonoran (4) Kalahari
Fill in the blank: The ________ Desert is located in Iran and is known for its salt flats.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Desert is located in the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Desert is the largest desert in Australia.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Desert is the largest in China.
True or False: Deserts can only be found near the equator.
True or False: The Antarctic Desert is larger than the Arctic Desert.
True or False: The Arabian Desert is the largest desert in Asia.
True or False: The Gobi Desert is a cold desert.
