Class 7 Geography Life in the Deserts

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)