Deserts & Grasslands — Set 4
Geography · रेगिस्तान और घास के मैदान · Questions 31–40 of 50
Which desert is situated in the South-western part of Africa?
Correct Answer: C. Namib Desert
The Namib Desert is a coastal desert stretching along the Atlantic coast of Southern Africa. It is extremely dry and receives moisture primarily through coastal fog. It contains some of the tallest sand dunes in the world.
Which of the following is a temperate grassland found in South Africa?
Correct Answer: D. Veld
The Veld is the name given to the wide-open grassy plains of Southern Africa, particularly in South Africa. They are characterized by a temperate climate. The region is vital for South Africa's livestock industry.
The desert located in North America that is famous for the Saguaro cactus is?
Correct Answer: A. Sonoran Desert
The Sonoran Desert is an arid region covering parts of the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. It is uniquely biodiverse and is the only place in the world where the Saguaro cactus grows in the wild. It is a subtropical desert with two rainy seasons.
The 'Puszta' grasslands are located in which European country?
Correct Answer: D. Hungary
The correct answer is 'Hungary'. The Puszta is a vast temperate grassland area on the Great Hungarian Plain. It represents a landscape of alkali steppes and wetlands. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is known for its traditional pastoral culture.
Which is the largest cold desert in the world (outside polar regions)?
Correct Answer: C. Gobi Desert
The Gobi Desert is the largest cold desert in the world, excluding the polar regions of Antarctica and the Arctic. It is located in China and Mongolia. Temperatures here can fluctuate drastically between summer and winter.
In geography, a 'Reg' is a desert surface covered with?
Correct Answer: B. Pebbles and gravel
A Reg is a stony desert plain covered with closely packed, interlocking fragments of pebbles and gravel. It is formed by the removal of finer sand particles by wind. Much of the Sahara consists of Regs rather than sand dunes.
The 'Murray-Darling' basin in Australia contains which famous grasslands?
Correct Answer: A. Downs
The Downs are the fertile grasslands located in the Murray-Darling river basin of Australia. This area is the most significant agricultural region in Australia. It produces the majority of the country's wheat and sheep.
Which of the following is the largest desert in South America?
Correct Answer: A. Patagonian Desert
The Patagonian Desert is the largest desert in South America by area. It is primarily a cold winter desert located in Argentina. The Atacama is famous for its dryness, but it is smaller than the Patagonian desert.
Which desert is often called the 'Red Centre' due to its distinct soil color?
Correct Answer: B. Australian Deserts
The correct answer is 'Australian Deserts'. The interior of Australia is often called the 'Red Centre' because of the rusty-red color of the desert soil. This color is due to the presence of iron oxides (rust) in the sand. Famous landmarks like Uluru (Ayers Rock) are located here.
Temperate grasslands of Eurasia are known as?
Correct Answer: A. Steppes
The Steppes are vast temperate grasslands located in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. They are characterized by a continental climate with extreme temperature ranges. They are home to many pastoral nomadic cultures throughout history.