Challenges of Developing Hot Deserts: Thar Desert Flashcards
What are the main challenges in the That?
Extreme temperatures, water supply and inaccessibility
What are the extreme temperatures in the Thar Desert during the hottest months?
Temperatures often reach 50C in May and June.
What challenges do miners and farmers face in the Thar Desert?
Working in high temperatures is extremely challenging.
What is the average annual precipitation in the Thar Desert?
Precipitation is very low, ranging from 120-240 mm.
What factor contributes to high evaporation rates in the Thar Desert?
The climate leads to high evaporation rates.
What are natural ponds in the Thar Desert called?
Tobas.
What issue arises from over-irrigation in the Thar Desert?
Over-irrigation leads to salinisation.
What does salinisation result from?
Evaporation of water leaving salt behind.
What is the purpose of the Indira Gandhi Canal?
It provides water for drinking and irrigation.
What is the size of the Thar Desert?
Over 230,000 km².
How is the road network across the Thar Desert described?
Limited.
What happens to tarmac on roads in the Thar Desert due to high temperatures?
Tarmac may melt.
What happens to roads in the Thar Desert over time?
Roads quickly become covered in sand.
Why has the city of Jaisalmer become a honeypot tourist site?
Access to other areas is expensive and difficult.
