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Tourism is a major activity with several tourists streaming in from within India and abroad to visit the ______.
Tourism is a major activity with several tourists streaming in from within India and abroad to visit the ______.
gompas
The Manali - Leh highway crosses four passes including Rohtang la and ______.
The Manali - Leh highway crosses four passes including Rohtang la and ______.
Baralacha la
Life of people in Ladakh is undergoing change due to ______.
Life of people in Ladakh is undergoing change due to ______.
modernisation
The highway to Ladakh opens only between July and ______ when snow is cleared from the road.
The highway to Ladakh opens only between July and ______ when snow is cleared from the road.
Due to scarcity of resources like water and fuel, they are used with ______ and care.
Due to scarcity of resources like water and fuel, they are used with ______ and care.
Water means life to plants, animals, and ______.
Water means life to plants, animals, and ______.
Deserts are characterised by low ______, scanty vegetation, and extreme temperatures.
Deserts are characterised by low ______, scanty vegetation, and extreme temperatures.
The Sahara desert is the world's largest ______.
The Sahara desert is the world's largest ______.
The Sahara desert touches ______ different countries.
The Sahara desert touches ______ different countries.
The Sahara desert features not only sand but also gravel ______ and rocky surfaces.
The Sahara desert features not only sand but also gravel ______ and rocky surfaces.
Cave paintings in the Sahara desert indicate that it used to be a lush green ______.
Cave paintings in the Sahara desert indicate that it used to be a lush green ______.
The climate of the Sahara desert is scorching hot and ______ dry.
The climate of the Sahara desert is scorching hot and ______ dry.
The sky in the Sahara is typically ______ and clear.
The sky in the Sahara is typically ______ and clear.
The area experiences freezing winds and burning hot sunlight, making it a unique __________.
The area experiences freezing winds and burning hot sunlight, making it a unique __________.
The name Ladakh means '__________'.
The name Ladakh means '__________'.
Libya recorded the highest temperature of ______ in 1922.
Libya recorded the highest temperature of ______ in 1922.
Due to high aridity, the vegetation in Ladakh is quite __________.
Due to high aridity, the vegetation in Ladakh is quite __________.
During the day, temperatures in the Sahara desert may soar as high as ______.
During the day, temperatures in the Sahara desert may soar as high as ______.
Grove of willows and poplars are seen in the __________.
Grove of willows and poplars are seen in the __________.
The prominent animal species living in the Sahara desert include camels, hyenas, jackals, foxes, scorpions, and various kinds of ______.
The prominent animal species living in the Sahara desert include camels, hyenas, jackals, foxes, scorpions, and various kinds of ______.
The Chiru, also known as the Tibetan antelope, is an __________ species.
The Chiru, also known as the Tibetan antelope, is an __________ species.
The Sahara desert is inhabited by groups such as the Bedouins and ______.
The Sahara desert is inhabited by groups such as the Bedouins and ______.
People in Ladakh are engaged in cultivating barley, potatoes, peas, beans, and __________.
People in Ladakh are engaged in cultivating barley, potatoes, peas, beans, and __________.
Oasis in the Sahara and the Nile Valley in Egypt support a settled ______.
Oasis in the Sahara and the Nile Valley in Egypt support a settled ______.
The National Highway 1 connects Leh to Kashmir Valley through the __________.
The National Highway 1 connects Leh to Kashmir Valley through the __________.
Vegetation in the Sahara desert includes cactus, date palms, and ______.
Vegetation in the Sahara desert includes cactus, date palms, and ______.
The finest cricket bats are made from the wood of the __________ trees.
The finest cricket bats are made from the wood of the __________ trees.
The discovery of oil in Algeria, Libya, and Egypt is considered a significant ______.
The discovery of oil in Algeria, Libya, and Egypt is considered a significant ______.
In ______, underground water reaches the surface, forming an oasis.
In ______, underground water reaches the surface, forming an oasis.
Sahara is located in the ______ part of Africa.
Sahara is located in the ______ part of Africa.
Sahara is classified as a ______ desert.
Sahara is classified as a ______ desert.
The Ladakh desert is mainly inhabited by ______ and Muslims.
The Ladakh desert is mainly inhabited by ______ and Muslims.
Deserts are characterised by scanty ______.
Deserts are characterised by scanty ______.
Hemis in Ladakh is a famous ______.
Hemis in Ladakh is a famous ______.
Egypt is famous for growing ______.
Egypt is famous for growing ______.
The cultural landscape of the Sahara is undergoing ______.
The cultural landscape of the Sahara is undergoing ______.
Oasis refers to depressions with ______.
Oasis refers to depressions with ______.
Bedouins are known as ______ people of the desert.
Bedouins are known as ______ people of the desert.
Minerals of importance that are found in the area include iron, phosphorus, manganese, and ______.
Minerals of importance that are found in the area include iron, phosphorus, manganese, and ______.
More and more nomadic herdsmen are taking to city life finding jobs in oil and ______.
More and more nomadic herdsmen are taking to city life finding jobs in oil and ______.
The altitude in Ladakh varies from about 3000m in Kargil to more than ______ in the Karakoram.
The altitude in Ladakh varies from about 3000m in Kargil to more than ______ in the Karakoram.
The coldest inhabited places on earth is located in ______.
The coldest inhabited places on earth is located in ______.
Drass, one of the coldest inhabited places on earth, is located in ______.
Drass, one of the coldest inhabited places on earth, is located in ______.
Several glaciers are found in Ladakh, for example, the ______ glacier.
Several glaciers are found in Ladakh, for example, the ______ glacier.
Due to its high altitude, the climate in Ladakh is extremely ______.
Due to its high altitude, the climate in Ladakh is extremely ______.
Flashcards
Desert
Desert
A dry region with very little rainfall, sparse vegetation, and extreme temperatures. This could be either very hot or very cold.
Sahara Desert
Sahara Desert
A large, arid region in North Africa, covering an area of around 8.54 million square kilometers.
Hot Desert Climate
Hot Desert Climate
A climate characterized by extremely high temperatures, low rainfall, and clear skies.
Sahara's Past
Sahara's Past
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Cave Paintings in the Sahara
Cave Paintings in the Sahara
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Climate Change in the Sahara
Climate Change in the Sahara
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Desert Characteristics
Desert Characteristics
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Adaptation to Desert Life
Adaptation to Desert Life
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Cold desert
Cold desert
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Baralacha La
Baralacha La
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Resource Conservation
Resource Conservation
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Gompas
Gompas
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Ladakh
Ladakh
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Indus River
Indus River
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Rain shadow
Rain shadow
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Gangri Glacier
Gangri Glacier
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Drass
Drass
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Thin air and intense sun
Thin air and intense sun
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Mountain passes and river valleys
Mountain passes and river valleys
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Ladakh's Temperature Range
Ladakh's Temperature Range
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Temperature Extremes in the Sahara
Temperature Extremes in the Sahara
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Flora and Fauna
Flora and Fauna
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Sahara Desert Animals
Sahara Desert Animals
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Desert Tribes
Desert Tribes
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Settled Populations
Settled Populations
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Oil Discovery
Oil Discovery
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Oasis Formation
Oasis Formation
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Egyptian Cotton
Egyptian Cotton
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Where is the Sahara Desert located?
Where is the Sahara Desert located?
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What kind of desert is the Sahara?
What kind of desert is the Sahara?
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Who mainly inhabits the Ladakh Desert?
Who mainly inhabits the Ladakh Desert?
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What is a characteristic feature of deserts?
What is a characteristic feature of deserts?
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What is Hemis in Ladakh known for?
What is Hemis in Ladakh known for?
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What is Egypt famous for growing?
What is Egypt famous for growing?
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What is an oasis?
What is an oasis?
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Who are the Bedouins?
Who are the Bedouins?
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What is Ladakh?
What is Ladakh?
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Describe Ladakh's climate.
Describe Ladakh's climate.
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What kind of vegetation is present in Ladakh?
What kind of vegetation is present in Ladakh?
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What kind of animals live in Ladakh?
What kind of animals live in Ladakh?
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What are the major religions in Ladakh?
What are the major religions in Ladakh?
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Describe the people and lifestyle in Ladakh.
Describe the people and lifestyle in Ladakh.
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Why is Ladakh a popular tourist destination?
Why is Ladakh a popular tourist destination?
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What is the Chiru and why is it endangered?
What is the Chiru and why is it endangered?
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Study Notes
Life in Deserts
- Deserts are characterized by extreme temperatures (hot or cold), low rainfall, and sparse vegetation.
- Water is essential for life, and in deserts, people and plants must adapt to cope with its scarcity.
- The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world, covering a significant portion of North Africa.
- It spans approximately 8.54 million square kilometers.
- The Sahara Desert is composed of sand, gravel plains, and elevated plateaus with rocky surfaces, some reaching over 2500 meters in height.
- The Sahara includes a variety of ecosystems and supports nomadic tribes like Bedouins and Tuaregs.
- Nomadic tribes in the Sahara rear livestock like goats, sheep, and camels.
- Oasis areas offer water sources allowing for agricultural activity.
- Egypt, Algeria, Libya and other parts are involved in oil and gas operations.
- The climate of the Sahara is scorching hot and dry, with short rainy seasons and extremely high daytime temperatures.
- Extreme temperatures and lack of water create challenging living conditions.
- The Sahara desert has seen changes in its landscape due to the discovery of valuable resources like minerals.
The Cold Desert - Ladakh
- Ladakh is located in the Great Himalayas, on the eastern side of Jammu and Kashmir.
- It’s characterized by high altitudes, ranging from around 3000m in Kargil to over 8000m in the Karakoram.
- Ladakh experiences freezing temperatures, particularly in winter, with temperatures dropping below -40°C.
- The climate is extremely dry, with rainfall being very scarce (as low as 10 cm annually).
- Sparse vegetation due to high aridity includes grasses and shrubs.
- Rivers, like the Indus, and glaciers are common features.
- Ladakhi people are either Muslim or Buddhist and engage in agriculture (barley, potatoes, peas, etc.) in the summer, followed by festivities in the winter months.
- Tourism plays a significant role in Ladakh's economy.
General Desert Information
- Two main types of deserts are hot and cold.
- Deserts are located in different parts of the world in continents such as, Africa, India, and parts of Asia.
- The two main characteristics of deserts are scarce vegetation and low water.
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Explore the unique characteristics of life in deserts, particularly the Sahara Desert. Learn about its extreme climate, adaptation strategies of plants and animals, and the nomadic tribes that inhabit this vast landscape. Understand the importance of oases and the economic activities tied to this harsh environment.
