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Water means life to plants, animals, and ______.
Water means life to plants, animals, and ______.
people
Places with no water for cattle to feed on are often found in ______ regions.
Places with no water for cattle to feed on are often found in ______ regions.
desert
The Sahara desert is the world’s largest ______.
The Sahara desert is the world’s largest ______.
desert
The Sahara desert touches eleven ______.
The Sahara desert touches eleven ______.
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Besides vast stretches of sand, the Sahara has gravel plains and elevated ______.
Besides vast stretches of sand, the Sahara has gravel plains and elevated ______.
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Cave paintings in the Sahara show that it once used to be a lush green ______.
Cave paintings in the Sahara show that it once used to be a lush green ______.
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The climate of the Sahara desert is scorching hot and ______ dry.
The climate of the Sahara desert is scorching hot and ______ dry.
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Al Azizia is located in the Sahara and is known for its ______ temperatures.
Al Azizia is located in the Sahara and is known for its ______ temperatures.
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Libya recorded the highest temperature of ______ in 1922.
Libya recorded the highest temperature of ______ in 1922.
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The vegetation in the Sahara desert includes cactus, date palms and ______.
The vegetation in the Sahara desert includes cactus, date palms and ______.
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Camels, hyenas, jackals, and ______ are prominent animal species in the Sahara.
Camels, hyenas, jackals, and ______ are prominent animal species in the Sahara.
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The Sahara desert has been inhabited by groups such as the ______ and Tuaregs.
The Sahara desert has been inhabited by groups such as the ______ and Tuaregs.
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The oasis in the Sahara supports a settled population because ______ is available.
The oasis in the Sahara supports a settled population because ______ is available.
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In the depressions where underground water reaches the surface, an ______ is formed.
In the depressions where underground water reaches the surface, an ______ is formed.
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Egyptian ______, famous worldwide, is grown in Egypt.
Egyptian ______, famous worldwide, is grown in Egypt.
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Dust storms and hot winds lead to the formation of ______ in the Sahara.
Dust storms and hot winds lead to the formation of ______ in the Sahara.
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The Manali - Leh highway crosses four passes, including Rohtang la, Baralacha la, Lungalacha la, and ______.
The Manali - Leh highway crosses four passes, including Rohtang la, Baralacha la, Lungalacha la, and ______.
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Visits to the gompas, treks to see the meadows and glaciers, and witnessing ceremonies and ______ are important activities for tourists.
Visits to the gompas, treks to see the meadows and glaciers, and witnessing ceremonies and ______ are important activities for tourists.
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Life of people in Ladakh is undergoing change due to ______.
Life of people in Ladakh is undergoing change due to ______.
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Due to the scarcity of resources like water and fuel, they are used with ______ and care.
Due to the scarcity of resources like water and fuel, they are used with ______ and care.
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The highway opens only between July and ______ when snow is cleared from the road.
The highway opens only between July and ______ when snow is cleared from the road.
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Ladakh is also known as ______ which means snow land.
Ladakh is also known as ______ which means snow land.
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If you sit in the sun with your feet in the shade, you may suffer from both sunstroke and ______ at the same time.
If you sit in the sun with your feet in the shade, you may suffer from both sunstroke and ______ at the same time.
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Due to high aridity, the vegetation is sparse with scanty patches of grasses and shrubs for animals to ______.
Due to high aridity, the vegetation is sparse with scanty patches of grasses and shrubs for animals to ______.
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During the summers, fruit trees such as apples, apricots, and ______ bloom.
During the summers, fruit trees such as apples, apricots, and ______ bloom.
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The Chiru or the Tibetan antelope is an endangered species that is hunted for its wool known as ______.
The Chiru or the Tibetan antelope is an endangered species that is hunted for its wool known as ______.
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Some famous monasteries in Ladakh are Hemis, Thiksey, Shey, and ______.
Some famous monasteries in Ladakh are Hemis, Thiksey, Shey, and ______.
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In the summer season, the people are busy cultivating barley, potatoes, peas, beans, and ______.
In the summer season, the people are busy cultivating barley, potatoes, peas, beans, and ______.
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The National Highway 1 connects Leh to the Kashmir Valley through the ______.
The National Highway 1 connects Leh to the Kashmir Valley through the ______.
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Sahara is located in the ______ part of Africa.
Sahara is located in the ______ part of Africa.
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The Sahara is classified as a ______ desert.
The Sahara is classified as a ______ desert.
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The Ladakh desert is mainly inhabited by ______ and Muslims.
The Ladakh desert is mainly inhabited by ______ and Muslims.
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Deserts are characterised by ______ vegetation.
Deserts are characterised by ______ vegetation.
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Hemis in the Ladakh is a famous ______.
Hemis in the Ladakh is a famous ______.
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Egypt is famous for growing ______.
Egypt is famous for growing ______.
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An oasis is a ______ with water found in a desert.
An oasis is a ______ with water found in a desert.
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Ladakh is located in the Great ______ mountains.
Ladakh is located in the Great ______ mountains.
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The rivers in Ladakh form deep valleys and ______.
The rivers in Ladakh form deep valleys and ______.
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Drass, located in Ladakh, is one of the coldest inhabited places on ______.
Drass, located in Ladakh, is one of the coldest inhabited places on ______.
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The altitude in Ladakh varies from about 3000m in Kargil to more than ______m in the Karakoram.
The altitude in Ladakh varies from about 3000m in Kargil to more than ______m in the Karakoram.
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In Ladakh, the temperature at night can drop well below ______ degrees Celsius.
In Ladakh, the temperature at night can drop well below ______ degrees Celsius.
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Ladakh lies in the rain shadow of the ______ mountains.
Ladakh lies in the rain shadow of the ______ mountains.
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Several glaciers, including the Gangri ______, are found in Ladakh.
Several glaciers, including the Gangri ______, are found in Ladakh.
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The climate in Ladakh is classified as extremely ______ and dry due to its high altitude.
The climate in Ladakh is classified as extremely ______ and dry due to its high altitude.
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Study Notes
Life in Deserts
- Deserts are arid regions with extremely high or low temperatures and scarce vegetation. Water is essential for life, and deserts lack sufficient water for plants, animals, and people.
- Hot deserts, like the Sahara, are characterized by scorching heat, low rainfall, scanty vegetation, and extreme temperatures.
- Cold deserts, like Ladakh, are characterized by extremely low temperatures, low rainfall, and freezing conditions.
- The Sahara Desert is the world's largest desert, covering a large portion of North Africa. It spans approximately 8.54 million sq km. Its landscape includes sand, gravel plains, and elevated plateaus.
- The Sahara desert covers 11 countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara.
- The Sahara Desert's climate is extremely hot and dry, with short rainy seasons. Days are extremely hot, reaching high temperatures like 50°C.
- Vegetation in the Sahara is sparse, with cacti, date palms, and acacia trees in some areas. Oases, with pockets of water and vegetation, are also found.
- Animals in the Sahara include camels, hyenas, jackals, and many reptiles.
- The Sahara has been inhabited by nomadic peoples like the Bedouins and Tuaregs, who raise livestock like goats, sheep, camels, and horses, which provide them with food and materials. Settled communities in oasis areas grow crops like rice, wheat, barley, and beans along with cotton.
- Modern activities like oil and gas exploration are changing the Sahara Desert's landscape and way of life.
- Ladakh, located in the Himalayas, is a cold desert with high altitude and extreme temperatures. It's characterized by freezing conditions in winter, with temperatures dropping to below −40 °C. The summers are also quite cold.
- Ladakh's landscape is rugged, with mountains and valleys. Rivers like the Indus are significant.
- Vegetation in Ladakh includes grasses, shrubs, willows, poplars, fruit trees (apples, apricots, walnuts), and various bird species. Animals include wild goats, wild sheep, yaks.
- Ladakh's people are primarily either Muslims or Buddhist. People of Ladakh are engaged in farming, livestock, or some small business activities.
- Tourism is a significant activity in Ladakh and the Sahara Desert due to their unique landscapes and cultural significance.
Deserts Types
- Two main types of deserts exist globally: hot deserts and cold deserts.
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This quiz explores various aspects of the Sahara Desert, including its climate, vegetation, and the animal species that inhabit it. Test your knowledge about the significance of water, historical cave paintings, and the cultures that have thrived in this vast, arid region.
