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WorksheetsSahara Desert
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
which lifestyle of the Sahara describes people who live in one place constantly?
partly sedentary
nomadic
sedentary
partly nomadic
Which of these is not a major ethnic group of the Sahara?
Sudanese
Arab
Persian
Berbers
Which countries are covered by the Sahara Desert?
India, China, Japan, Australia
Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia
Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru
Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya
What is the type of climate in the Sahara Desert?
Tropical rainforest climate
Temperate climate
Hot desert climate
Mediterranean climate
Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?
Kalahari Desert
Arabian Desert
Sahara Desert
Gobi Desert
What is the size of the Sahara Desert?
5.2 million square kilometers
9.2 million square kilometers
12.5 million square kilometers
3.6 million square kilometers
Which part of the Sahara Desert has not received rain for years?
Eastern part
Northern part
Western part
Southern part
What is the average annual rainfall in the Sahara Desert?
100 mm
50 mm
25 mm
Less than 10 mm
What is the maximum daytime temperature in the Sahara Desert?
40°C
70°C
50°C
60°C
What is one of the challenges faced by the Sahara Desert?
Heavy rainfall
Water abundance
Snowstorms
Desertification
What is the nighttime temperature range in the Sahara Desert?
Above freezing
Below freezing
Around 0°C
10°C
How large is the Sahara Desert?
4,500,000 square miles
3,629,360 square miles
2,000,000 square miles
3,000,000 square miles
Which of the following is NOT a type of landform found in the Sahara Desert?
Ergs
Dunes
Regs
Valleys
What was a major use of caravans in the Sahara Desert?
Tourist sightseeing
Scientific research expeditions
Transporting goods across the desert
Military patrols
Sahara Desert
A) The Sahara Desert is located in South America.
B) The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
C) The Sahara Desert receives more than 1000 mm of rainfall annually.
D) The Sahara Desert is covered in dense forests.
