Thar desert

Question 1

Opportunities

Answer 1

1. Mineral extraction - gypsum can be used for cement
2. Tourism - camels can be used and desert safaris increase tourism - local people gain jobs to this
3. Energy - Jaisalmer wind park uses renewable energy
   Solar power can be used as its hot in the desert

Question 2

Challenges

Answer 2

1. Extreme temperatures - too hot workers get dehydrated and water shortages occur - plants and animals also have to adapt to this which can be hard
2. Water supply - droughts occur - water can be obtained by aquifiers but not gd quality
   Main form of water is from indira ghandi canal
3. Accessibility - roads melt so transport can’t be used and winds make the sand go across the roads. Only camels can be used