THE GREAT INDIAN DESERT (THAR DESERT)

True or False? All deserts are very hot.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a desert? 

• very little rain
• hot in the day, cool at night
• sandy soil
• covered with grass

Which adaptations help plants STORE water?

• long, thick roots

• thick stems and waxy skin

• shallow, wide roots

• large leaves and thorns

Which adaptation helps some desert animals stay cool?

• light colored fur

• long ears

• short, thick fur

• small feet

Which of the following is not an adaptation for desert animals?

• big legs

• small ears

• extra layer of fur

• thin bodies

__________ organisms can live in such an extreme environment.

• Few

• Many

• No

Desert plants are able to survive long periods with no rain. Which of these plants would you find in the desert?

• cactus

• conifer

• grasses

• wildflowers

Which two countries contains the Thar desert?

• Pakistan

• India

• Nepal

• Iran

What types of crops are grown in the Thar desert?

• Moustache, sheep and Palm oil

• Wheat, Cotton and Mustard

• Nylon, pine nuts and Marrows

• Tomatoes, grapes and oranges

What are the challenges of living in the Thar desert?

• Farming, Tourism and Mineral mining

• Hydro electric power, gypsum, marble

• lack of water, few roads and extreme temperatures

• Desert festival at Jaisalmer