Quiz on Surviving in the Sahara Desert

Why should you be careful when choosing a place to sleep in the desert?

• The ground is too hard

• The temperature is too high

• Dangerous animals might be there

• There is no oxygen at night

Answer explanation

"But be careful before you decide where to sleep. Dangerous animals like snakes and scorpions also like to sleep in these places."

What is the average annual precipitation in the Sahara Desert?

• 100 millimetres

• 50 millimetres

• 70 millimetres

• 30 millimetres

Answer explanation

"The Sahara is very dry. The average precipitation in a year is only 70 millimeters."

Because of the ______ temperatures in the desert, it is a very difficult place to ______.

• extreme - survive

• Extremity- survival

• Extremely- Survise

• extremeness - surviving

Answer explanation

• Extreme là tính từ, bổ nghĩa cho danh từ "temperatures".

• Survive là động từ nguyên mẫu, phù hợp sau "to".

Why is wearing warm clothes important in the Sahara?

• To protect from the wind

• To protect from sun and retain body water

• To avoid insects

• To look fashionable

Answer explanation

Clothes protect you from the sun and keep water in your body.

What should you do to keep warm at night?

• Use a woollen jumper

• Stay under the sun

• Drink cold water

• Wear a swimsuit

Answer explanation

Wear warm clothes at night. This will stop you from getting too cold while you sleep.

How long can a person survive without food?

• One week

• Three days

• Three weeks

• One month

Answer explanation

"You can survive without food for about three weeks, but you can only survive for three days without water."

What is a good place to sleep at night in the desert?

• Near a tree or rock

• On top of a car

• In the open sand

• Under the stars

Answer explanation

"At night, sleep behind rocks or hills. They will protect you from the cold wind."

What should you avoid doing to conserve water?

• Sitting

• Walking

• Sleeping

• Eating food

Answer explanation

"If you eat, you will get thirsty and drink all of your water more quickly."