Gobi Desert

Which of the following is true of the Gobi Desert?

• It is one of the largest deserts in the world

• It has giant and dangerous sandstorms

• It is one of the smallest deserts in the world

• Many people live in the desert in the winter

What are the two great deserts of China?

• Kalahari and Sonoran

• Sahara and Arabian

• Taklimakan and Gobi

• Mojave and Namib

China was isolated from other civilizations by ____________________________.

• its rugged mountains and barren deserts.

• centuries of strict tradition.

• a force field projected from the moon.

• different languages.

It can be difficult to live here due to drastic temperature changes and lack of significant rainfall. While some oil is found here, the climate makes it hard to get people here to pump it out.

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Rivers

What land feature is represented by #1?

• Gobi Desert

• Himalayan Mountains

• Korean Peninsula

• Taklimakan Desert

Which of the following countries does the Gobi Desert span?

• A) China and Mongolia

• B) India and Pakistan

• C) Egypt and Libya

• D) Australia and New Zealand

What is a significant environmental feature of the Gobi Desert?

• A) Dense forests

• B) Large bodies of water

• C) Sand dunes and rocky terrain

• D) Snow-capped mountains

Which animal is commonly associated with the Gobi Desert?

• A) Polar bear

• B) Bactrian camel

• C) Kangaroo

• D) African elephant

What is the primary climate type of the Gobi Desert?

• A) Tropical

• B) Temperate

• C) Arid

• D) Polar

Which of the following is a major threat to the Gobi Desert's ecosystem?

• A) Urbanization

• B) Desertification

• C) Industrial pollution

• D) Deforestation