Sahara Desert Knowledge Assessment

The Sahara Desert, meaning 'desert' in Arabic, stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea, covering 5,500 km. It meets the Arabian Desert in the east and extends from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the savannah in the south. The Sahara is not rectangular and features plants like cactus and acacia. Wildlife includes camels and jackals. Nearly 2 million people live there, leading nomadic lives or settling near water sources, engaging in agriculture or herding.

What does the word 'Sahara' mean in Arabic?

• River

• Mountain

• Desert

• Ocean

Which two bodies of water mark the western and eastern boundaries of the Sahara Desert?

• Pacific Ocean and Black Sea

• Atlantic Ocean and Red Sea

• Arctic Ocean and Caspian Sea

• Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea

Which desert is connected to the Sahara in the east?

• Gobi Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Mojave Desert

• Kalahari Desert

What type of vegetation is commonly found in the Sahara Desert?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Cactus, Date Palm, and Acacia

• Coniferous Forest

• Mangroves

Which of the following animals is NOT typically found in the Sahara Desert?

• Camel

• Hyena

• Penguin

• Jackal

Approximately how many people live in the Sahara Desert?

• 2 million

• 1 million

• 500,000

• 5 million

What is a common lifestyle for people living in the Sahara Desert?

• Fishing

• Nomadic life

• Industrial work

• Urban living

What agricultural practice is common in the Sahara's oases?

• Irrigated crop cultivation

• Vineyard cultivation

• Orchard farming

• Rice farming