Opportunities for Development: Thar Desert Flashcards
Where is the That Desert located?
north-west India and into Pakistan, it covers 200,000km2 and is the most populated desert in the world
What are the 4 opportunities in the desert?
Tourism, mineral extraction, energy, farming
What is subsistence farming?
A type of farming where communities grow food primarily for their own consumption
What natural feature allows for the growth of grasses and grazing animals in the desert?
Depressions between sand dunes where precipitation collects
What do goats provide for communities in subsistence farming?
Milk and meat
What does commercial farming enable in the Thar Desert?
Crops such as wheat and cotton to be grown for sale
What construction allows for irrigation in the Thar Desert?
Indira Gandhi canal
What attracts tourists to the Thar Desert?
Different species found on desert safaris and migrating birds
What type of tourism has increased in the Thar Desert?
Ecotourism
When is the Jaisalmer Desert Festival held?
In February each year
What is the purpose of the Jaisalmer Desert Festival?
To celebrate the area’s heritage
What minerals are extracted in the Thar Desert?
Gypsum, limestone, feldspar, kaolin, and phosphorous
What is the Jaisalmer Wind Park known for?
Being the world’s fourth largest wind farm
How much coal is estimated to be reserved in the Thar Desert?
175 billion tonnes
What significant reserves have been found under the Thar Desert?
Oil and gas
What is notable about the Bhadia Solar Park?
It covers more than 22 square miles and is one of the world’s largest
