Hot Deserts Flashcards
What are 2 adaptations of cacti to survive hot deserts?
Waxy surface layer to prevent water loss.
Long taproots (7-10 metres deep) to reach groundwater.
What are 2 adaptations of camels to survive hot deserts?
Hump of fat to provide energy during food shortages.
Two rows of long eyelashes to keep sand out of their eyes.
What are 4 opportunities of hot deserts?
Mineral extraction
Tourism
Energy
Farming
Where is the Thar Desert located?
On the border between North-West India and Pakistan.
What are the 2 minerals mined in the Thar Desert and what are they used for?
Gypsum for making plaster and cement.
Phosphorite for making fertiliser.
What is one way the city Jaisalmer developed tourism in the Thar Desert?
Desert safari tours on camels given by local guides.
How has the city Jaisalmer developed renewable energy in the Thar Desert?
In 2001, the Jaisalmer Wind Park was constructed.
It is India’s largest wind farm.
What are 3 challenges for development in hot deserts?
Extreme temperatures
Water supply
Inaccessibility
What is the main source for crop irrigation in the Thar Desert?
The Indira Gandhi Canal.
What are 3 factors of desertification?
Over-grazing of cattle.
Over-cultivation
Drought due to climate change
What is the function of appropriate technology for desertification?
Using methods/materials appropriate to the low levels of economic development.
Why are hot deserts fragile?
