AMITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, MAYUR VIHAR

CLASS-VII SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE, GEO

TYPE: WORKSHEET

CH- 9 LIFE IN THE DESERT

Q1. Fill in the blanks.

i. Sahara desert covers a large part of __________ Africa.
ii. The Ladakh desert is mainly inhabited by __________ and _________.
iii. Hemis in the Ladakh is a famous _____________.
iv. Egypt is famous for growing ___________.
v. The hair of the sheep and goat is used to make __________.

Q2. State True or False.

i. Deserts are characterised by scanty vegetation.
ii. Yak’s milk is used to make cheese and butter.
iii. Hyenas found in Sahara desert is a bird.
iv. Ladakh is a hot desert.
v. Manali - Leh highway crosses four passes.

Q3. Give one word answer.

i. Sahara is what type of desert?

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ii. Ladakh is what type of desert?

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iii. In which continent is the Sahara desert located?

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iv. Which is the world's largest desert?

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v. Name the most important river that flow through Ladakh.

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Q4. Name the 4 passes through which the Manali – Leh highway cross.
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Q5. What are the two types of deserts found in the world?
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Q6. In which continent is the Sahara desert located?

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Q7. What are the climatic conditions of the Ladakh desert?

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Q8. What mainly attracts tourists to Ladakh?

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Q9. What type of clothes do the people of the Sahara desert wear?
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Q10. The Ladakh desert is mainly inhabited by Christians and Buddhists. True or False?
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Q11. There is scanty vegetation in the deserts. Give reasons.

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Q12. Describe the flora and fauna of Ladakh.

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