WorksheetsLandscapes and Landforms Lesson 4: Deserts
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
How much rain do deserts get per year?
More than 10cm
Less than 10 cm
More than 25cm
Less than 25cm
When were some of the major deserts formed?
Between 1000 and 2000 years ago
Between 4000 and 6000 years ago
Between 6000 and 8000 years ago
Between 8000 and 10,000 years ago
What is the highest recorded temperature on Earth?
134°F (56.6°C) in Death Valley in 1913
134°F (56.6°C) in Monument Valley in 1913
134°C (56.6°F) in Death Valley in 1913
134°F (56.6°C) in Death Valley in 2021
Why does it get so cold at night in the desert?
Deserts are at a high altitude
Lack of cloud allows the heat to escape easily
It doesn’t, it stays hot during the night
Wind change
True or false? Deserts are always hot and dry.
TRUE
FALSE
The largest desert in the world is located in
Africa
Australia
Antarctica
Arctic
What proportion of Australia is covered in desert?
Half
Three-quarters
Fifth
Quarter
Which of the following is NOT a landform typically found in the desert?
Iceberg
Oasis
Inselberg
Mesa
