Development of Hot Deserts: Thar Desert - Case Study (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Quizzes
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What is unique about the Thar Desert's population compared to other deserts?
What is unique about the Thar Desert's population compared to other deserts?
It is the most densely populated desert
Where is the Thar Desert located?
Where is the Thar Desert located?
Northwest India and Pakistan
What is gypsum extracted in the Thar Desert used for?
What is gypsum extracted in the Thar Desert used for?
Cement and plaster
What is kaolin used for in the Thar Desert?
What is kaolin used for in the Thar Desert?
Making paper
Near which location is a large oil field found in the Thar Desert?
Near which location is a large oil field found in the Thar Desert?
Barmer
Where is India's third-largest wind farm located?
Where is India's third-largest wind farm located?
Jaisalmer
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 tourism involves small groups taking camel treks in the Thar?
What type of tourism involves small groups taking camel treks in the Thar?
Ecotourism
What is the daily temperature range in the Thar Desert?
What is the daily temperature range in the Thar Desert?
Over 40°C to below freezing
Why is tourism employment seasonal in the Thar Desert?
Why is tourism employment seasonal in the Thar Desert?
Hot season is too hot for tourists
What environmental challenge affects roads in the Thar Desert?
What environmental challenge affects roads in the Thar Desert?
Sand blows onto roads & tarmac melts
What are tobas in the Thar Desert?
What are tobas in the Thar Desert?
Natural ponds for storing water