Worksheet: Life in the Desert | Window on the Word Class 7: Solutions, Notes & Worksheets PDF Download

Q1: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What characterizes a desert climate?
(a) High rainfall
(b) Extreme cold
(c) Very low precipitation
(d) Dense vegetation

(ii) Which of the following is NOT a hot desert?
(a) Sahara
(b) Kalahari
(c) Gobi
(d) Arabian Desert

(iii) What percentage of the Sahara consists of ergs?
(a) 10%
(b) 20%
(c) 50%
(d) 70%

(iv) Which group of people in the Sahara region rear animals like goats, camels, and sheep?
(a) Farmers
(b) Nomadic communities
(c) Industrial workers
(d) Tourists

(v) What is the primary economic activity that attracts tourists to Ladakh?
(a) Mining
(b) Agriculture
(c) Handicrafts
(d) Tourism

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) Hamadas are elevated __________ covered plateaus found in the Sahara.
(ii) Ladakh lies on the __________ side of the Himalayas.
(iii) People in Ladakh use dry toilets to deal with the __________ scarcity.
(iv) Ladakhis grow crops like barley that use __________ water.
(v) The Kargil War was fought in extreme terrain with temperatures often less than __________.

Q3: Match the Column (In a Table)

Match the terms in Column A with their corresponding definitions in Column B.

Q4: True or False

(i) The Sahara consists mostly of sand dunes.
(ii) Cold deserts are primarily found near the poles.
(iii) The Sahara's area is similar to that of India.
(iv) A caravan is a group of people and animals traveling together in the desert.
(v) The Changthangi goat is primarily raised for its meat.