Deserts of the World (Week 17)
Sahara Desert
Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?
Atacama & Patagonian Deserts
Which deserts are located in Chile and Argentina
Great Basin, Mohave, Sonoran, Chihuahuan, Patagonion, and the Atacama
Which deserts are located in the Western Hemisphere ONLY?
desert
a dry region with little or no rainfall
mesa
a flat-topped hill with steep sides (larger than a butte)
plateau
a flat-topped hill with steep sides (larger than a mesa)
butte
a flat-topped hill with steep sides; a column of rock
physical map
a map that shows natural landforms and waterways on Earth's surface
dune
a mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind
oasis
a place in the desert where there is a source of water and where plants can grow
sand sea
a vast region covered by sand dunes
6
How many deserts are located in Asia?
less that 10 inches
How much rain per year do most deserts receive?
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, or Utah
Name four states that would be included in a t least one of the North American deserts.
Arabian Desert
Name the Asian desert that borders Africa.
11
Of the 16 deserts on the map, how many are located north of the equator?
Africa
On which continent is the largest hot desert in the world located?
1/5
What fraction of Earth's land surface is desert?
20%
What percentage of Earth's land surface is desert?
Gobi Desert
Which Asian desert is located the farthest east in the area of China?
Australian Desert
Which desert is located on the smallest continent in the world?