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Which of the following is a true statement about deserts?
Which of the following is a true statement about deserts?
Which of the following accurately describes the temperature in deserts?
Which of the following accurately describes the temperature in deserts?
What is the primary characteristic of deserts?
What is the primary characteristic of deserts?
What kind of animals can survive in desert environments?
What kind of animals can survive in desert environments?
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Which of the following is a false statement about deserts?
Which of the following is a false statement about deserts?
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What is a possible natural occurrence in deserts?
What is a possible natural occurrence in deserts?
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What is the defining characteristic of deserts in terms of annual rainfall?
What is the defining characteristic of deserts in terms of annual rainfall?
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What is the climate of deserts in terms of rainfall reliability?
What is the climate of deserts in terms of rainfall reliability?
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What type of leaves do plants in deserts have to reduce water loss through transpiration?
What type of leaves do plants in deserts have to reduce water loss through transpiration?
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In which type of desert does the Sahara Desert belong?
In which type of desert does the Sahara Desert belong?
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What is the latitude range for temperate deserts?
What is the latitude range for temperate deserts?
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Where do tropical deserts extend into?
Where do tropical deserts extend into?
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What percentage of the Earth's land surface do deserts cover?
What percentage of the Earth's land surface do deserts cover?
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Which desert is known as the largest in the world?
Which desert is known as the largest in the world?
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What is the annual mean temperature characteristic of tropical deserts compared to temperate deserts?
What is the annual mean temperature characteristic of tropical deserts compared to temperate deserts?
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What is the primary characteristic that results in a sparse vegetation cover in deserts?
What is the primary characteristic that results in a sparse vegetation cover in deserts?
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Deserts are arid (乾旱) areas on the planet.
Deserts are arid (乾旱) areas on the planet.
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Deserts have extremely low annual rainfall.
Deserts have extremely low annual rainfall.
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There could be snowfall in some deserts.
There could be snowfall in some deserts.
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The temperature in the desert never drops below 0°c.
The temperature in the desert never drops below 0°c.
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No animal can survive in such hostile desert environments.
No animal can survive in such hostile desert environments.
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Deserts receive an annual rainfall of more than 250 mm per year.
Deserts receive an annual rainfall of more than 250 mm per year.
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The Sahara Desert is located in South America.
The Sahara Desert is located in South America.
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The Gobi Desert belongs to the tropical desert category.
The Gobi Desert belongs to the tropical desert category.
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Deserts cover about 50% of the Earth's land surface.
Deserts cover about 50% of the Earth's land surface.
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Tropical deserts extend from the eastern coast into the interiors of continents.
Tropical deserts extend from the eastern coast into the interiors of continents.
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Deserts
- Deserts are arid areas on the planet with extremely low annual rainfall.
- Deserts have sparse vegetation cover due to the primary characteristic of low rainfall.
Temperature in Deserts
- The temperature in deserts can drop below 0°C, and snowfall can occur in some deserts.
- Tropical deserts have a higher annual mean temperature compared to temperate deserts.
Desert Coverage
- Deserts cover about 30% of the Earth's land surface (not 50%).
Types of Deserts
- The Sahara Desert belongs to the temperate desert category.
- The Gobi Desert belongs to the temperate desert category (not tropical).
- Tropical deserts extend from the western coast into the interiors of continents (not eastern).
Adaptations in Deserts
- Plants in deserts have adapted leaves to reduce water loss through transpiration.
Desert Environments
- A variety of animals can survive in desert environments, despite the harsh conditions.
- Deserts can experience natural occurrences such as sandstorms and snowfall.
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Description
This quiz module focuses on the understanding of desertification, its spatial distribution in the world and in China, the factors leading to desertification, its impacts on different people in China, and China's strategies to deal with desertification.
