Hot Deserts Practice Questions

Using Figure 1, calculate the total annual rainfall at Station X.

Using Figure 1, describe the main features of the climate at Station X.

Explain two ways in which animals are adapted to survive the physical conditions of a hot desert.

Suggest one reason why soils in hot deserts are often thin and low in nutrients.

Explain how water, plants and animals are interdependent in a hot desert ecosystem.

Calculate the percentage decrease in the area of woodland in the region between 1990 and 2020.

Using the table and your own understanding, explain how the changes shown could increase the risk of desertification in Country X.

Suggest one reason why hot desert ecosystems have low biodiversity.

Explain how mineral extraction can threaten biodiversity in hot desert environments.

'Tree planting is the most effective strategy for reducing the risk of desertification.'

Using Figure 2 and your own understanding, evaluate this statement.

'Water supply is the greatest challenge to development in hot desert environments.'

Assess the extent to which you agree with this statement.

Use a case study of a hot desert and your own understanding.

'In hot desert environments, the opportunities for development outweigh the challenges.'

To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Use a case study of a hot desert and your own understanding.

Using Figure 3 and your own understanding, explain how plants are adapted to survive in hot desert conditions.