Exploring the Sahara Desert Experience

Cameraman Bob Po embarks on a journey to find migrating desert elephants in the Sahara. During the expedition, he encounters a massive dust storm, known locally as a 'tempet.' The storm approaches rapidly, engulfing the team in a terrifying experience as it turns the sky red and then black. For hours, they endure the storm's relentless force, feeling as if they have been transported to another planet. As the storm subsides, Bob reflects on the experience, describing it as the wildest event he has ever witnessed.

What was Bob Po searching for in the Sahara?

• A hidden oasis

• A lost city

• Ancient ruins

• Migrating desert elephants

What is the local term for a dust storm in the Sahara?

• Tempet

• Chinook

• Sirocco

• Haboob

How did Bob describe the speed of the approaching storm?

• Slow and steady

• Moderate

• Barely moving

• Really fast

What color did the sky turn as the storm hit?

• Green

• Yellow

• Blue

• Red

How did the team feel during the storm?

• Excited

• Calm

• Scared

• Bored

For how long did the sand block out the sun?

• 5 hours

• 4 hours

• 3 hours

• 2 hours

What did the storm make the team feel like they were on?

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Mars

• The Moon

What analogy did Bob use to describe the storm?

• A calm sea

• A light drizzle

• A giant sand blaster

• A gentle breeze

How did Bob describe the experience of the storm?

• The wildest thing he has ever seen

• The most predictable event

• The most peaceful event

• The most boring event