Deserts & Grasslands — Set 1
Geography · रेगिस्तान और घास के मैदान · Questions 1–10 of 50
Which of the following is the largest hot desert in the world?
Correct Answer: D. Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert on Earth, covering much of North Africa. It spans approximately 9.2 million square kilometers across eleven different countries. While Antarctica is larger, it is classified as a cold polar desert.
The 'Pampas' grasslands are primarily located in which country?
Correct Answer: B. Argentina
The Pampas are fertile South American lowlands located primarily in Argentina. They are known for their flat terrain and support extensive cattle ranching and wheat farming. The region also extends into parts of Uruguay and southern Brazil.
In which continent can the 'Veld' grasslands be found?
Correct Answer: A. Africa
The Veld refers to wide open rural spaces and temperate grasslands in Southern Africa. It is divided into regions like the Highveld and Lowveld based on elevation. This ecosystem is home to diverse wildlife and significant livestock farming.
Which desert is known as the driest non-polar place on Earth?
Correct Answer: B. Atacama Desert
The Atacama Desert in South America receives virtually no rainfall in some of its central parts. It is located between the Andes Mountains and the Chilean Coast Range. The hyper-arid conditions are caused by a constant temperature inversion.
The 'Steppes' are vast temperate grasslands located in which region?
Correct Answer: A. Eurasia
The correct answer is 'Eurasia'. The Steppes are a massive belt of grasslands stretching from Eastern Europe to Central Asia. They are characterized by a semi-arid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Historically, these plains were the domain of nomadic horse-riding tribes.
Which desert is famous for its unique 'Double-Humped' (Bactrian) camels?
Correct Answer: D. Gobi Desert
The Gobi Desert is a cold desert located in northern China and southern Mongolia. It is the natural habitat of the wild Bactrian camel, which has two humps. This desert is also known for its significant archaeological finds, including dinosaur eggs.
The 'Prairies' are the famous temperate grasslands of?
Correct Answer: D. North America
The Prairies are vast ecosystems of grasses and shrubs located in central North America. They cover large parts of the United States and Canada, often called the 'breadbasket of the world'. Most of the original prairie land is now used for commercial agriculture.
Which of the following deserts is located in Australia?
Correct Answer: A. Gibson Desert
The Gibson Desert is a large desert region located in Western Australia. It is characterized by undulating red sand plains and dunefields. Australia is the second driest continent after Antarctica, with many such desert regions.
The tropical grasslands of Africa, often characterized by scattered trees, are called?
Correct Answer: C. Savanna
The Savanna is a mixed woodland-grassland ecosystem where trees are widely spaced. It is primarily found in tropical regions with distinct wet and dry seasons. The African Savanna is famous for its large populations of herbivores and predators.
The 'Kalahari Desert' is primarily situated in which country?
Correct Answer: D. Botswana
The Kalahari Desert is a large semi-arid sandy savanna in Southern Africa, mainly covering Botswana. It also extends into parts of Namibia and South Africa. Despite its name, it supports more plant and animal life than a typical desert.