Cold Deserts: Temperature and Water Sources

Cold deserts experience warm summers with temperatures ranging from 21 to 26°C, while winters are very cold, with temperatures between 2 to 4°C. Most of the water in these deserts comes from snow or fog, rather than rain.

How do cold deserts typically behave in terms of temperature during summer?

• They are warm in summer.

• They have the same temperature as in winter.

• They are extremely hot in summer.

• They remain cold throughout the year.

What is the usual temperature range in cold deserts during summer?

• 10 to 15° centigrade

• 21 to 26° centigrade

• 27 to 32° centigrade

• 15 to 20° centigrade

What is the typical temperature range in cold deserts during winter?

• 10 to 15° centigrade

• 2 to 4° centigrade

• 5 to 10° centigrade

• 0 to 1° centigrade

Where does most of the water in cold deserts come from?

• Snow or fog

• Lakes

• Rivers

• Rain

Which of the following is NOT a primary source of water in cold deserts?

• Snow

• None of the above

• Fog

• Rain