Exploring the Sahara Desert: From Landscapes to Quicksand

Exploring the Sahara Desert: From Landscapes to Quicksand

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Biology, Geography, Science

4th - 12th Grade

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The video explores the Sahara Desert, highlighting its vast size, diverse landscapes, and extreme climate. It discusses the adaptations of plants and animals that enable them to survive in such harsh conditions. The video also debunks myths about quicksand, explaining its true nature and how to safely escape it.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the Sahara Desert is covered by sand dunes?

25%

35%

15%

5%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following rivers run through the Sahara Desert?

Mississippi and Amazon

Amazon and Nile

Nile and Niger

Yangtze and Niger

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do camels adapt to the Sahara's harsh conditions?

They store water in their humps.

They have thick fur to keep warm.

They hibernate during the day.

They can fly short distances.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal can survive without water for up to a year in the Sahara?

Gazelle

Attics antelope

Camel

Cheetah

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it difficult to escape from quicksand?

It pulls you down quickly.

It is very sticky and dense.

The force needed to escape is very high.

It is as dense as water.