1. What is a desert?
👉 Dry region with little rainfall
2. Name the two types of deserts.
👉 Hot and cold
3. Name the hottest desert in the world.
👉 Sahara Desert
4. Where is the Sahara Desert located?
👉 Africa
5. What type of climate does Sahara have?
👉 Hot and dry
6. What is the average rainfall in Sahara?
👉 Very low
7. Name one plant found in Sahara.
👉 Cactus
8. Name one animal found in Sahara.
👉 Camel
9. Why is camel called the ship of the desert?
👉 Easy desert travel
10. What type of houses do people live in Sahara?
👉 Tents
11. What is the main occupation in Sahara?
👉 Herding
12. Name one crop grown in oases.
👉 Date palm
13. What is an oasis?
👉 Watered area in desert
14. Name one mineral found in Sahara.
👉 Iron
15. Name one nomadic tribe of Sahara.
👉 Bedouins
16. Name a cold desert of India.
👉 Ladakh
17. Where is Ladakh located?
👉 Jammu and Kashmir
18. What type of climate does Ladakh have?
👉 Extremely cold and dry
19. What is the vegetation in Ladakh like?
👉 Sparse
20. Name one crop grown in Ladakh.
👉 Barley
21. Name one animal found in Ladakh.
👉 Yak
22. What type of houses are found in Ladakh?
👉 Flat-roofed houses
23. What is the main occupation of people in Ladakh?
👉 Farming and herding
24. Why are summers short in Ladakh?
👉 High altitude
25. What do people wear in deserts?
👉 Loose woollen clothes
26. Why is population sparse in deserts?
👉 Harsh climate
27. How do people adapt to desert life?
👉 Adjust lifestyle
28. What is the main fuel used in Ladakh?
👉 Yak dung
29. Name one festival of Ladakh.
👉 Losar
30. What does this chapter explain?
👉 Life in extreme climates
📌 Quick Revision Tricks
👉 Hot Desert Example: Sahara
👉 Cold Desert Example: Ladakh
👉 Key Animals:
Camel (hot) – Yak (cold)