sahara hot desert climate

Question 1

what is the sahara

Answer 1

largest hot desert in the world

Question 2

covers

Answer 2

9 million km squared

Question 3

how many countries does it occupy

Answer 3

11

Question 4

climate characteristics (5)

Answer 4

Very hot summers: Daytime temperatures can reach 50°C.

Large diurnal temperature range: Temperatures can drop to below 0°C at night.

Low annual rainfall: Typically less than 250 mm/year; some areas go years without rain.

High evaporation: Moisture evaporates quickly due to intense heat.

Low humidity and clear skies: Leads to intense solar radiation during the day.

Question 5

vegetation adaptations (4)

Answer 5

Deep tap roots to access groundwater.

Waxy or small leaves to reduce water loss.

Water storage tissues in stems and leaves.

Dormant seeds that only germinate when rain falls.

Question 6

animal adaptations (4)

Answer 6

Nocturnal lifestyles to avoid heat.

Fat storage (e.g. camel humps).

Burrowing to stay cool.

Water conservation through concentrated urine and dry dung.

Question 7

__% of Sahara is made up of gravel plains and rocky plateaus

Answer 7

80

Question 8

average diurnal range is

Answer 8

30º