Chapter 10 Geography Class 7

D C M  GROUP OF SCHOOL  FEROZEPUR CANTT

   Class 7^th            Social Science                         L.No.10( Geography)

Ques 1-What are the two types of desert found in the world?

Ans-The two types of deserts found in the world are:-

1. The hot desert (Sahara)

2. The cold desert (Ladakh)

Ques 2-In which continent is the Sahara desert located?

Ans-The Sahara desert is located in the North Africa.

Ques 3-What type of clothes the people of the Sahara desert wear?

Ans-The people of the Sahara desert wear heavy robes.

Ques 4- Name the trees that grow in Ladakh?

Ans-The trees that grow in Ladakh are Grove of willow, poplar and some fruit trees such as apples, apricots and walnut.

Ques 5-Why the people of the Sahara wear heavy robes?

Ans-The people of the Sahara wear heavy robes to protect themselves from the dust storms and hot winds.

Ques 6-Why there is scanty vegetation in the deserts?

Ans-There is scanty vegetation in the deserts due to unfavourable climatic conditions for the flora world to grow with extreme temperature hot and cold. It receives little rainfall. Soil is also not good for growth of crops.

Ques 7-What mainly attracts tourists to Ladakh?

Ans-Tourism is a major activity of Ladakh. People from India and abroad, visit to the gompass. They also visit here to  see the meadows and glaciers. They also enjoy the ceremonies and festivities of Ladakh which are very unique and entertaining.

Ques 8-What are the climatic conditions of the Ladakh desert?

Ans-The climate is extremely cold and dry due to its high altitude. The air is so thin that the heat of the sun can be felt intensively. The day temperatures in summer are just above zero degree and night temperature will below -30 degree celcius.There is little rainfall.

Ques 9-Explain features of the Sahara desert.

Ans-1.The Sahara is hot desert of the world.It is located in the continent of North Africa.

2.The Sahara desert touches eleven countries.

3.The climate of the Sahara desert is scorching hot and parch dry.

4.The Sahara desert is inhabited by various groups of people. Among them are the Bedouins and Tuaregs, who are involved in different activities.

5.People wear heavy robes as protection against dust storm and hot winds.

6. People rearing livestock such as goats, sheep camels and horses for wool, milk and meat.

Ques 10- Write few lines on the climate of the Sahara.

Ans-1.The climate of the Sahara desert is scorching hot and parch dry.

        2. It has short rainy season.

        3. The sky is cloudless and clear.

        4. Days are unbelievably hot with temperature 50 degrees.

        5. Night may be freezing cold with temperatures nearing zero    degrees.

Q 11- Write features of the Ladakh desert.

Ans- Following are the features of the Ladakh desert:-

1. The cold desert Ladakh is lying in the Great Himalayas, on the eastern side of Jammu and Kashmir.

2.The climate is extremely cold and dry due to its high altitude.

3.The vegetation is sparse. There are scanty patches of grasses and shrubs for animals to graze.

5.Some famous monasteries are located here such as Hemis,Thiksey and Lamayuru.