In which region are cold deserts mostly located?
a) Near the equator
b) Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
c) At higher latitudes and far from the sea
d) In the Arctic Circle
Answer: c) At higher latitudes and far from the sea
Which desert is known for its extremely low temperatures and lack of significant vegetation?
a) Sahara Desert
b) Gobi Desert
c) Atacama Desert
d) Death Valley
Answer: b) Gobi Desert
What are the main minerals found in the Sahara Desert?
a) Gold and silver
b) Iron ore, copper, petroleum, and natural gas
c) Diamonds
d) Salt
Answer: b) Iron ore, copper, petroleum, and natural gas
Which type of soil is common in deserts and reinforces hot winds and dust storms?
a) Rich, fertile soil
b) Sandy soil
c) Clayey soil
d) Loamy soil
Answer: b) Sandy soil
What is the main reason for sandstorms in deserts?
a) Low wind speed
b) Presence of vegetation
c) Strong winds
d) High atmospheric pressure
Answer: c) Strong winds
Which plant is widespread in the oases of the Sahara Desert and is used for making ropes?
a) Acacia
b) Baobab
c) Date palm
d) Cactus
Answer: c) Date palm
What settlement pattern is followed by the Bedouins in North Africa and Arabia?
a) Settled life
b) Nomadic life
c) Semi-nomadic life
d) Urban life
Answer: b) Nomadic life
Which desert is an example of a rain shadow desert in North America?
a) Sahara Desert
b) Atacama Desert
c) Gobi Desert
d) Death Valley
Answer: d) Death Valley
What is the main occupation of traders in deserts, and what mode of transportation do they traditionally use?
a) Fishing; boats
b) Animal rearing; camels
c) Agriculture; plows
d) Trading; camel backs
Answer: d) Trading; camel backs
Which region is known for mining mineral oil and natural gas in large quantities in the desert?
a) North America
b) Middle East (e.g., Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Iran, Iraq)
c) Australia
d) Siberia in Russia
Answer: b) Middle East (e.g., Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Iran, Iraq)
Which adaptation helps camels protect their eyes from sand in the desert?
a) Large ears
b) Thick fur
c) Hairy eyelashes
d) Padded feet
Answer: c) Hairy eyelashes
