Development of Hot Deserts: Thar Desert - Case Study (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Flashcards
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Thar Desert population density
Thar Desert population density
Most densely populated desert in the world
Thar Desert location
Thar Desert location
Northwest India and Pakistan
Thar Desert area size
Thar Desert area size
Around 200,000 km²
Phosphorite use in Thar
Phosphorite use in Thar
Fertilizers
Gypsum use in Thar
Gypsum use in Thar
Cement and plaster
Kaolin use in Thar
Kaolin use in Thar
Making paper
Large oil field location in Thar
Large oil field location in Thar
Near Barmer
Location of India's 3rd-largest wind farm
Location of India's 3rd-largest wind farm
Jaisalmer
Indira Gandhi Canal's role in Thar
Indira Gandhi Canal's role in Thar
Irrigation & drinking water; enables commercial farming
Daily temperature range in Thar
Daily temperature range in Thar
Over 40°C day, below freezing night
Tourism employment pattern in Thar
Tourism employment pattern in Thar
Seasonal (hot season too hot for tourists)
Water shortage cause in Thar
Water shortage cause in Thar
High temperatures cause high evaporation rates
Thar Desert road network status
Thar Desert road network status
Limited due to vast distances & high maintenance costs
Annual rainfall in Thar
Annual rainfall in Thar
Very low with high evaporation rates
Traditional water storage in Thar (name)
Traditional water storage in Thar (name)
Tobas (natural ponds)