Hot deserts (Thar Desert Case Study) Flashcards
1
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Describe the location of hot deserts.
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Mainly distributed in coastal regions, along the tropics
2
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Describe the change in Temperature and Rainfall.
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When temperature increases, rainfall decreases. When temperature decreases, rainfall increases
3
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Where is the Thar Desert?
A
Mainly in India (85%) and a little in Pakistan (15%)
4
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Name 2 Facts of the Thar Desert.
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- Covers 200km, limited road network
- 100 to 500mm rainfall per year (very low)
5
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Name 3 challenges faced.
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- Extreme temperatures (exceed 50º)
- Limited rainfall (160mm per year)
- Inaccessibility (Tarmac melts whilst building roads)
6
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Name 4 development factors.
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- Mineral extraction
- Farming
- Energy production
- Tourism
7
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Describe Mineral extraction.
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Have valuable building materials such as Gypsum, limestone & White marble
8
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Describe Farming.
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- Fruit and Vegetable cultivation
- Power electricity plants in India and Pakistan
9
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Describe Energy production.
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Sunny climate and high winds = chance to generate green energy
10
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Describe Tourism.
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Tourists visit desert. Receive money by selling souvenirs and people riding camels.
