Taklamakan Desert Quiz

What is the rank of the Taklamakan Desert in terms of size in the world?

• 10th

• 16th

• 20th

• 25th

The Taklamakan Desert is located in which province of China?

• Gansu

• Qinghai

• Xinjiang

• Sichuan

The size of the Taklamakan Desert is comparable to which of the following?

• The size of Texas

• The size of Finland

• The size of California

• The size of New York

The Taklamakan Desert is located in the center of which basin?

• Tarim Basin

• Qaidam Basin

• Junggar Basin

• Sichuan Basin

Which mountain ranges surround the Taklamakan Desert?

• Himalayas, Andes, Rockies, and Alps

• Tian Shan, Pamir, Kunlun, and Altun

• Appalachian, Ural, Atlas, and Carpathian

• Sierra Nevada, Cascade, Blue Ridge, and Great Dividing Range

What effect do the mountains around the Taklamakan Desert have on the climate of the desert?

• They make the desert very wet.

• They create a "rain shadow," making the desert very dry.

• They cause frequent snowstorms in the desert.

• They have no effect on the desert's climate.

Why might mountains stop rain from reaching the Taklamakan Desert?

• Mountains absorb all the rain.

• Mountains block the rain clouds, creating a "rain shadow."

• Mountains cause the rain to evaporate before it reaches the desert.

• Mountains redirect the rain to other areas.

What type of climate does the Taklamakan have?

• Tropical rainforest climate

• Cold desert climate

• Mediterranean climate

• Temperate climate

How much rainfall does the Taklamakan receive annually?

• More than 20 inches

• Between 10 and 20 inches

• Less than 4 inches

• Between 5 and 10 inches

What are the temperature extremes in the Taklamakan?

• Mild summers and mild winters

• Hot summers (above 40°C) and cold winters (down to -20°C)

• Hot summers (above 30°C) and mild winters (down to 0°C)

• Mild summers (below 30°C) and cold winters (down to -10°C)