Thar desert Flashcards

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Opportunities

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  1. Mineral extraction - gypsum can be used for cement
  2. Tourism - camels can be used and desert safaris increase tourism - local people gain jobs to this
  3. Energy - Jaisalmer wind park uses renewable energy
    Solar power can be used as its hot in the desert
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Challenges

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  1. Extreme temperatures - too hot workers get dehydrated and water shortages occur - plants and animals also have to adapt to this which can be hard
  2. Water supply - droughts occur - water can be obtained by aquifiers but not gd quality
    Main form of water is from indira ghandi canal
  3. Accessibility - roads melt so transport can’t be used and winds make the sand go across the roads. Only camels can be used
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