20 Questions
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
No animal can survive in such hostile desert environments. T/F?
False
Deserts are arid areas with —— climate
dry
Low annual rainfall (/______) than 250 mm per year
less
Rainfall is (/______) (very occasionally, sudden rainstorms might occur once a decade)
unreliable
Deserts can be classified into ___ and _______ according to their locations.
Tropical temperate
The ______ in North Africa is the largest in the world (it spans over 9 countries.)
Sahara Desert
What are the impacts of desertification on different people in China?
Loss of fertile land, displacement of communities, and economic hardship
How does China deal with desertification?
By enhancing the carrying capacity of the land and wisely using land resources
What are the physical and human factors leading to desertification?
Overgrazing, deforestation, soil erosion, and climate change
Where are deserts located?
Arid areas on the planet with extremely low annual rainfall
Can there be snowfall in some deserts?
Yes
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
How does the soil in deserts affect vegetation cover?
Dry and infertile soil results in sparse vegetation cover
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
To which category of deserts does the Sahara Desert belong?
Tropical desert
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
This module covers the process of desertification, its spatial distribution globally and in China, the physical and human factors leading to desertification, its impacts on different people in China, and how China deals with desertification. Students will learn about enhancing the carrying capacity of the land and the wise use of land resources.
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