Hot Desert Systems (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by desert regions?
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by desert regions?
More than 20%
How are hot deserts distributed globally?
How are hot deserts distributed globally?
In bands parallel to the Equator
Where are most hot deserts located in the northern hemisphere?
Where are most hot deserts located in the northern hemisphere?
Western sides of continents
Which is the world's largest hot desert?
Which is the world's largest hot desert?
Sahara Desert
Which desert is described as one of the world's driest places?
Which desert is described as one of the world's driest places?
Atacama Desert
What annual precipitation defines an arid climate?
What annual precipitation defines an arid climate?
Less than 250 mm
What precipitation range defines a semi-arid climate?
What precipitation range defines a semi-arid climate?
250-500 mm per year
What does the aridity index measure?
What does the aridity index measure?
Ratio of precipitation to evapotranspiration
What characterises the water balance in desert environments?
What characterises the water balance in desert environments?
Evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation
In which latitude zones are hot deserts typically found?
In which latitude zones are hot deserts typically found?
Mid and low-latitude locations