Hot Deserts

What is a defining characteristic of deserts?

• They receive very little precipitation
• They have high humidity levels
• They are covered in dense forests
• They receive abundant rainfall

Which desert receives fewer than 5 centimeters of rainfall annually?

• Atacama Desert
• Death Valley, California
• Gobi Desert
• Sahara Desert

How much precipitation do deserts typically receive in a year?

• Fewer than 25 centimeters
• More than 50 centimeters
• Between 25-50 centimeters
• Less than 10 centimeters

What is a common feature of all deserts?

• Arid and dry conditions
• Tropical rainforests
• Abundant water sources
• High humidity levels

What percentage of the world's deserts are covered by dunes?

• About 10%
• Less than 5%
• Around 25%
• Over 50%

How many types of deserts can the world be divided into?

• Five
• Two
• Four
• Six

Where are subtropical deserts typically found?

• In the Arctic Circle
• Near the North Pole
• Along the Tropic of Cancer or Tropic of Capricorn
• Along the Equator

Which desert holds the title of the world's largest hot desert?

• Mojave Desert
• Kalahari Desert
• Sahara Desert
• Gobi Desert

What contributes to the formation of coastal deserts?

• Melting glaciers
• Warm ocean currents
• Cold ocean currents
• Tropical storms

Which desert is known as the driest place on Earth?

• Sahara Desert
• Gobi Desert
• Atacama Desert
• Arabian Desert