Desert

Which of the following is the largest desert in the world?

• Gobi Desert

• Ladakh Desert

• Antarctic Desert

• Sahara Desert

Answer explanation

Which desert is located in Australia?

• Kalahari Desert

• Great Victoria Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Mojave Desert

The Gobi Desert is located in:

• South America

• Central Asia

• Africa

• North America

Which river flows through a part of the Sahara Desert?

• Amazon River

• Rhine River

• Nile River

• Ganges River

The main climatic condition of the Sahara Desert is:

• Moderate rainfall

• Freezing temperatures

• Humid and tropical

• Extremely hot and dry

The main source of water in Ladakh is:

a) Rainfall

b)

c)

d) Lakes

• Rainfall

• Glacial meltwater

• Underground rivers

• Lakes

The Ladakh Desert is primarily inhabited by:

• Pastoral communities

• Nomadic tribes

• Industrial workers

• Migrants

Which continent has the highest number of deserts?

• Antarctica

• Australia

• Asia

• Africa

Which natural resource is abundant in the Sahara Desert?

a)

b)

c)

d)

• Oil

• Coal

• Timber

• Diamonds

What traditional form of housing is common in Ladakh?

• Igloos

• Tents

• Mud-brick houses

• Wooden cabins