Deserts Quiz 1

The Sahara desert is on which continent?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• North America

Which of the following countries does the Sahara desert not cover?

• Egypt

• Morocco

• South Africa

• Algeria

The Sonoran Desert is on which continent?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• North America

Sand dunes / sand seas make up what percentage of the world's deserts?

• 90%

• 75%

• 25%

• 50%

The desert on the west coast of South America is the...?

Deserts are often found on the east coast of continents. True or false?

• True

• False

Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?

• Gobi Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Kalahari Desert

Which continent is home to the Gobi Desert?

• Australia

• Asia

• Africa

• South America

Which of the following deserts is located in Australia?

• Atacama Desert

• Great Sandy Desert

• Thar Desert

• Karoo Desert

An example of a desert plant is...?

• Creosote bush

• Oceanspray

• Redwood

• Saguaro