Desert Knowledge Assessment

The video introduces deserts, explaining their characteristics, climate, and the adaptations of flora and fauna. It covers notable deserts worldwide, including the Antarctic, Sahara, and Gobi, and concludes with fun facts about desert sizes and rainfall.

What is the origin of the word 'arid'?

• Spanish

• Arabic

• Latin

• Greek

Which of the following is a characteristic of desert plants?

• Broad leaves

• Deep roots

• Shallow roots

• Thin stems

How much rainfall does a region need to receive annually to be classified as a desert?

• Less than 100 cm

• Less than 25 cm

• Less than 50 cm

• Less than 10 cm

Which animal is known for storing water in its humps?

• Kangaroo rat

• Fennec fox

• Coyote

• Camel

Which desert is known as the driest in the world?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Mojave Desert

What is the largest hot desert in the world?

• Gobi Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Arabian Desert

Which desert is known for its red-orange sand dunes?

• Thar Desert

• Namib Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Mojave Desert

Which desert is the world's largest cold desert?

• Arctic Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Antarctic Desert

• Sahara Desert

Which desert is known for its limestone pillars called pinnacles?

• Thar Desert

• Tabernas Desert

• Salar de Uyuni

• Pinnacles Desert

What is the largest desert city in the world?

• Las Vegas

• Cairo

• Riyadh

• Perth