Ecosystem Management: Deserts

The video explores the human habitation and economic activities in subtropical deserts, focusing on the Mojave Desert in the USA and the Tar Desert in India. It highlights the impact of tourism and water diversion in Las Vegas, and the agricultural and mining practices in the Tar Desert. The video discusses the ecological consequences of these activities and suggests sustainable alternatives like ecotourism.

What are the main uses of desert land in economically developed countries compared to less economically developed countries?

How does the tourist trade in the Mojave Desert affect local wildlife and ecosystems?

What are the environmental consequences of intense grazing and over-cultivation in the Tar Desert?

In what ways has the construction of the Indira Gandhi Canal impacted agriculture in the Tar Desert?

What potential alternative income sources could benefit the TAR region in the future?