General Concepts (Deserts)
What is a desert?
An arid region with extreme temperatures and scarce vegetation.
Which is the world’s largest desert?
The Sahara Desert.
How is the climate of the Sahara described?
Scorching hot and extremely dry.
Where is Ladakh located?
In the Great Himalayas, eastern Jammu and Kashmir.
Name two nomadic tribes of the Sahara Desert.
Bedouins and Tuaregs.
Why is it difficult for people to live in deserts?
Due to lack of water, vegetation, and extreme temperatures.
On which continent is the Sahara Desert located?
Africa.
Why are Sahara nights very cold?
Heat escapes quickly due to lack of clouds.
Which is the most important river of Ladakh?
The Indus River.
What animals are reared by Sahara nomads?
Goats, sheep, camels, and horses.
What are the main features of desert areas?
Low rainfall, scanty vegetation, and extreme temperatures.
Name any two countries touched by the Sahara Desert.
Algeria and Egypt.
Name two plants found in the Sahara Desert.
Cactus and date palms.
Why is Ladakh called a cold desert?
Because it is very cold and receives very little rainfall.
Name two crops grown in the Nile Valley.
Rice and wheat.
How are deserts classified based on temperature?
Hot deserts and cold deserts.
What types of landforms are found in the Sahara besides sand?
Gravel plains and rocky plateaus.
What is an oasis?
A fertile area in a desert where water is available.
What is the average annual rainfall in Ladakh?
About 10 cm.
Name any two monasteries found in Ladakh.
Hemis and Thiksey.
Why do people settle only where water is available in deserts?
To practise agriculture and meet daily needs.
What was the highest temperature recorded in the Sahara?
57.7°C.
Name any two animals found in the Sahara.
Camel and Desert fox.
Name one of the coldest inhabited places in Ladakh.
Drass.
Why do the people of Ladakh use resources carefully?
Due to scarcity of water and fuel.