Sahara

Sahara

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Physics

KG - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video follows Professor and James as they explore the Sahara Desert. They discuss the desert's climate, size, and formation, highlighting its status as the largest desert in the world. The video introduces various animals and plants adapted to the harsh conditions, such as desert elephants, oryx, and the resurrection plant. The mysteries of the Sahara, including the Eye of the Sahara, are also explored. The video concludes with a recap and a word game to reinforce learning.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the highest temperature the Sahara Desert can reach in summer?

48 degrees Celsius

58 degrees Celsius

68 degrees Celsius

78 degrees Celsius

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What fraction of the African continent does the Sahara Desert cover?

One fourth

One third

One half

Two thirds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were oryx dammah almost extinct?

Lack of food

Because of hunting for their horns

Due to habitat loss

Climate change

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the camel's hump primarily used for?

Storing water

Helping in navigation

Providing shade

Storing fat for energy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which plant in the Sahara can survive without water for over 100 years?

Resurrection plant

Date palm

Cactus

Acacia

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the mysterious structure in the Sahara known as?

The Sahara Spiral

The Eye of the Sahara

The Sahara Crater

The Sahara Circle

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the camel often referred to as?

The traveler of the desert

The guardian of the desert

The ship of the desert

The king of the desert