WS 1.5 Flashcards
1
Q
Name the three types of deserts. How are they classified?
A
Sandy desert, stony desert, rocky desert. They are classified according to the nature of their surfaces.
2
Q
Describe sandy deserts.
A
Sandy deserts are made up of sand dunes and large areas of sand.
3
Q
Describe stony deserts.
A
Stony deserts are covered by small stones.
4
Q
Describe rocky deserts.
A
Rocky deserts are made up of large exposed rocks.
5
Q
Very often, a desert is made up of ___________________________________, eg ________________________________________________________.
A
more than one type of material;
sandy, stony and rocky areas are found in the Sahara Desert
