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WorksheetsQuiz on the Sahara Desert
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the Sahara Desert primarily known for?
Having extensive mineral resources
Having a high population density
Being a cold desert
Being a tropical rainforest
Which ocean bounds the Sahara Desert to the west?
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
What type of landform is known as 'erg' in the Sahara?
Gravel plains
Sand dunes
Mountain range
Rocky plateau
Which river flows along the eastern margin of the Sahara Desert?
Mississippi River
Yangtze River
Nile River
Amazon River
What is the climate of the Sahara Desert generally described as?
Tropical
Temperate
Dry
Humid
During which season does the southern part of the Sahara receive rainfall?
Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
What is a common feature of the western coastal region of the Sahara?
Cooler climate
High rainfall
Very hot climate
Dense forests
What type of houses do some people in the Sahara live in?
Brick houses
Caves
Wooden cabins
Skyscrapers
Which mineral is NOT mentioned as being found in the Sahara?
Manganese
Gold
Iron ore
Copper
What type of vegetation is primarily found in the Sahara?
Desert shrubs
Tropical trees
Grasslands
Deciduous forests
What animal is NOT mentioned as part of the Sahara's wildlife?
Giraffes
Elephants
Desert foxes
Gazelles
What is the primary source of fuel resources in the Sahara?
Wood
Coal
Natural gas
Solar energy
What is the main reason for the sparse population in the Sahara?
High rainfall
Fertile land
Harsh living conditions
Abundant resources
What is the term for the rocky plateaus found in the Sahara?
Oasis
Erg
Hammada
Reg
Which current influences the climate of the western coastal region of the Sahara?
Gulf Stream
Canaries Current
Equatorial Current
Alaskan Current
