Desertification in China: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions

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Deserts are _____ areas on the planet.

Arid

Deserts have extremely low annual rainfall. T

True

There could be snowfall in some deserts. True or false?

True

The temperature in the desert never drops below 0°c. T/F?

False Signup and view all the answers

No animal can survive in such hostile desert environments. T/F?

False Signup and view all the answers

Deserts are arid areas with —— climate

dry Signup and view all the answers

Low annual rainfall (/______) than 250 mm per year

less Signup and view all the answers

Rainfall is (/______) (very occasionally, sudden rainstorms might occur once a decade)

unreliable Signup and view all the answers

Deserts can be classified into _ and _____ according to their locations.

Tropical temperate Signup and view all the answers

The ______ in North Africa is the largest in the world (it spans over 9 countries.)

Sahara Desert Signup and view all the answers

What are the impacts of desertification on different people in China?

Loss of fertile land, displacement of communities, and economic hardship Signup and view all the answers

How does China deal with desertification?

By enhancing the carrying capacity of the land and wisely using land resources Signup and view all the answers

What are the physical and human factors leading to desertification?

Overgrazing, deforestation, soil erosion, and climate change Signup and view all the answers

Where are deserts located?

Arid areas on the planet with extremely low annual rainfall Signup and view all the answers

Can there be snowfall in some deserts?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of deserts' climate?

Semi-arid/arid areas, low annual rainfall, unreliable rainfall, high daytime temperature, low nighttime temperature, large daily temperature range, little cloud cover Signup and view all the answers

How does the soil in deserts affect vegetation cover?

Dry and infertile soil results in sparse vegetation cover Signup and view all the answers

What special features do plants in deserts have to adapt to the harsh environment?

Needle-like leaves to reduce water loss through transpiration, thick trunk to store water Signup and view all the answers

To which category of deserts does the Sahara Desert belong?

Tropical desert Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference in latitude distribution between tropical and temperate deserts?

Tropical deserts: 15 – 35 N and S, Temperate deserts: 35 – 50 N and S Signup and view all the answers

What are deserts?

Dry regions with minimal precipitation.

Desert rainfall amount

Less than 250 mm per year.