Development of Hot Deserts: Thar Desert - Case Study (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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What unique characteristic makes the Thar Desert stand out globally?
What unique characteristic makes the Thar Desert stand out globally?
Most densely populated desert
Approximately how large is the Thar Desert?
Approximately how large is the Thar Desert?
200,000 km²
What is gypsum extracted in the Thar Desert used for?
What is gypsum extracted in the Thar Desert used for?
Cement and plaster
Where is India's third-largest wind farm located in the Thar Desert?
Where is India's third-largest wind farm located in the Thar Desert?
Jaisalmer
Why does the Thar Desert have huge solar power potential?
Why does the Thar Desert have huge solar power potential?
Long hours of sunshine
What enables commercial farming to thrive in the Thar Desert?
What enables commercial farming to thrive in the Thar Desert?
Indira Gandhi Canal
What type of ecotourism is popular in the Thar Desert?
What type of ecotourism is popular in the Thar Desert?
Camel treks into wilderness
What is the typical daily temperature range in the Thar Desert?
What is the typical daily temperature range in the Thar Desert?
Over 40°C to below freezing
How does extreme heat affect tourism employment in the Thar Desert?
How does extreme heat affect tourism employment in the Thar Desert?
Makes it seasonal
Why is the road network limited in the Thar Desert?
Why is the road network limited in the Thar Desert?
Vast distances & high maintenance costs
What are tobas in the Thar Desert?
What are tobas in the Thar Desert?
Natural ponds for water storage
What characteristic do most rivers in the Thar Desert have?
What characteristic do most rivers in the Thar Desert have?
They are erratic