AQA GCSE Geography Extreme Environments Quiz (Higher)

A quick fun quiz for those fanatical geographers out there! 

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  • Created by: Lucy
  • Created on: 13-06-11 14:14

1. Where are deserts located?

  • Only Northern Hemisphere
  • 30 degrees north and south of the Equator (Tropics)
  • On / near the equator
  • Only Southern Hemisphere
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2. Why are deserts so hot?

  • Very low pressure
  • The Sun's rays
  • Atmosphere around deserts acts as a greenhouse

3. Which of the following is not a desert of the world?

  • South American
  • Mexican
  • Atacama
  • Kalahari
  • Daintree

4. Which is not a reason why deserts have low rainfall?

  • Because they are not in rainshadow areas
  • Because of cold ocean sea currents
  • Because they have dry winds
  • Because they are on the western side of continents

5. Which of the following is a use of 'Sustainable and Appropriate use of technology' to prevent desertification?

  • Removing trees
  • Terracing
  • Earth Bunds
  • Sand Dams
  • Re-planting trees
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Lucy

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Don't forget to rate me, and be honest. Say if there is any criticism :)

aimeecharlotte

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This is so helpful thank you!

mike west

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helpful thanks its shown me where i need to revise

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