Lesson Y7-U06-L06

Life in the Hot Desert Quiz: KS3 Geography, Unit 6

20 questions

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Lesson Y7-U06-L06, Life in the Hot Desert: 20 multiple choice questions for the KS3 Geography (National Curriculum), Unit 6: Year 7: Ecosystems and Biomes, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What is the maximum annual rainfall defining a hot desert biome?

    • Around 2000 mm
    • Over 3000 mm
    • Below 250 mm
    • Above 1000 mm

  2. What geographical term describes a region with almost no rainfall?

    • Tropical
    • Equatorial
    • Temperate
    • Arid

  3. What term describes desert animals that are active during the night?

    • Amphibious
    • Diurnal
    • Migratory
    • Nocturnal

  4. What is a fertile green spot in a desert supplied by water called?

    • A dune
    • An oasis
    • A canyon
    • An aquifer

  5. How much rain does a hot desert typically receive in a year?

    • More than 2,000 mm
    • Less than 250 mm
    • Between 500 and 1,000 mm
    • Between 1,500 and 2,000 mm

  6. Why do hot desert temperatures often plummet sharply at night?

    • Dense forest canopy
    • Thick cloud cover
    • Clear skies
    • Heavy rainfall

  7. Which hot desert in North Africa is hot, dry and sandy with bare ground for miles?

    • The Gobi
    • The Sahara
    • The Atacama
    • The Amazon

  8. What is the main function of a cactus's thick, fleshy stem?

    • Nutrient absorption
    • Water storage
    • Seed dispersal
    • Pollen production

  9. In Salah is a town in the Sahara Desert. What is the highest average monthly temperature there?

    • About 36°C, in September
    • About 14°C, in January
    • About 27°C, in May
    • About 42°C, in July

  10. In a hot desert town such as In Salah in Algeria, how much rain typically falls in July?

    • About 300 mm
    • Less than 1 mm
    • About 88 mm
    • About 250 mm

  11. A desert animal drinks very little water and gets most of its moisture from food. Which challenge is it coping with?

    • Deep snow cover
    • Freezing temperatures
    • Too little water
    • Too much rain

  12. Which desert challenge do a camel's wide feet help it overcome?

    • Soft sand
    • Lack of water
    • Intense sunlight
    • Freezing nights

  13. What do a cactus's waxy skin and sharp spines primarily reduce?

    • Carbon dioxide
    • Sunlight intake
    • Root growth
    • Water loss

  14. Which challenge do desert animals solve by being nocturnal?

    • Strong winds
    • Extreme daytime heat
    • Freezing soil
    • Flooding rivers

  15. Which plant feature best helps desert plants survive long dry periods?

    • Thin bark
    • Fleshy stem
    • Broad leaves
    • Shallow roots

  16. What is the name of a fertile water source in a desert?

    • Oasis
    • Delta
    • Estuary
    • Aquifer

  17. Which adaptation helps desert animals avoid daytime heat?

    • Thick blubber
    • Bright feathers
    • Being nocturnal
    • Hibernation

  18. Why do desert cacti have spines instead of broad leaves?

    • To reduce transpiration
    • To attract insects
    • To catch rainfall
    • To absorb sunlight

  19. How do most desert animals cope with the extreme climate?

    • Using adaptations
    • Shedding fur
    • Migrating south
    • Daily hibernation

  20. Which term describes how desert organisms survive extreme conditions?

    • Migration
    • Erosion
    • Adaptation
    • Photosynthesis

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