Thar Desert Flashcards
1
Q
Development opportunities
A
Mining - minerals for cement and fertilisers
Farming
Tourism - national park - camels - jobs
Energy generation - solar/ wind
2
Q
Challenges of development
A
Extreme temp (50c)
Water supply - 120/140mm
Inaccessibility - lack of roads
3
Q
Cause of desertification
A
Population growth
Removal of wood
Overgrazing
Soil erosion
Climate change
4
Q
Strategies to reduce
A
Plant more trees
Improve quality of soil
Waste management
