Living World - Hot Desert Development Flashcards
1
Q
Thar Desert
A
- in nw india and pakistan
- 7th largest desert
- most pop desert: >30mil
2
Q
opportunities
mineral extraction
A
valuable reserves of minerals eg:
* marble, used in construction
* sanu limestone, used in steel industry
* kaolin, used as whitener for paper
3
Q
opportunities
energy
A
- large oilfield - goot for local econ
- india’s largest windfarm
- ideal conditions for solar - solar power used in bhaleri water treatment
- extensive coal deposits
4
Q
opportunities
farming
A
- traditionally subsistence farming to survive
- growth of commercial farms = mustard, maize, sesame
- ghandi canal (1958) = cotton + wheat
5
Q
opportunities
tourism
A
- desert safaris on camels is pop w/ internation tourists
- annual desert festival in winter
- 10,000s visit from pakistan
- local ppl provide services (eg food) = income
6
Q
challenges
extreme temps
A
- temps can exceed 50C
- wayer shortages bc evap
- livestock need shade
- working is v hard - farmers
7
Q
challenges
water supply
A
- increased pop + farming + tourism = water is scarce
- tourism alone inbcrases demand x12
- sources: ponds, rivers, streams, aquifers
8
Q
challenges
inaccesibility
A
- tarmac can melt
- sand blown over road
- limited roads due to extreme weather
- many areas only accessible via camel
