How well do you know the vast and varied landscapes of the world’s deserts? Delve into this geography quiz to assess your knowledge of these arid regions! Understanding deserts is crucial, as these unique ecosystems are home to extraordinary geographical features and mysterious landscapes that capture the imagination of explorers and adventurers alike.
From the towering sand dunes of the Sahara to the salt flats of the Atacama, every desert has its own story to tell. With secrets hidden under the hot sun, these locations are both mesmerizing and treacherous, challenging even the most seasoned travelers.
Ready for more adventure? Explore our categories on weather phenomena, desert animals, and the history of human interactions to broaden your desert knowledge. Journey with us to uncover the secrets and wonders of these incredible environments.
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What is the world´s largest subtropical desert?
Kalahari
Kalahari
Patagonian
Patagonian
Sahara
Sahara
Gobi
Gobi
The Atlas mountains can be found in which desert?
Simpson
Simpson
Sahara
Sahara
Patagonian
Patagonian
Gobi
Gobi
The city of Riyadh is in which desert?
Sahara
Sahara
Arabian
Arabian
Gobi
Gobi
Atacama
Atacama
How many deserts are there in Brazil?
1
1
5
5
9
9
7
7
Which continent is the Mohave desert in?
Europe
Europe
Asia
Asia
North America
North America
Australia
Australia
The Shepherd’s tree can be found in which desert?
Kalahari
Kalahari
Mojave
Mojave
Gibson
Gibson
Great Sandy desert
Great Sandy desert
Kuwait can be found in which desert?
Arabian
Arabian
Gobi
Gobi
Kalahari
Kalahari
Sahara
Sahara
The Patagonian desert is in which continent?
South America
South America
India
India
Asia
Asia
North America
North America
Which country in the Sahara has the largest sand dune?
Tunisia
Tunisia
Egypt
Egypt
Lybya
Lybya
Sudan
Sudan
The Patagonian desert ins in which country?
Brazil
Brazil
Argentina
Argentina
Chile
Chile
Peru
Peru
The desert town of Alice Springs is in which country?
USA
USA
Egypt
Egypt
Mexico
Mexico
Australia
Australia
The Ghost Town Bodie is in which desert?
Sonora
Sonora
Mojave
Mojave
Gibson
Gibson
The Great Sandy
The Great Sandy
The Falkland Current affects which desert?
Gobi
Gobi
Sahara
Sahara
Mojave
Mojave
Patagonian
Patagonian
The Kavir desert is in which continent?
South America
South America
Australia
Australia
Africa
Africa
Asia
Asia
The Chinkara lives in which desert?
Gobi
Gobi
Atacama
Atacama
Thar
Thar
Gibson
Gibson
The city of Windhoek is located in which desert?
Gibson
Gibson
Namib
Namib
Kalahari
Kalahari
Simpson
Simpson
Which is the only desert made entirely of water?
Antarctica
Antarctica
Patagonian
Patagonian
Sahara
Sahara
Arabian
Arabian
The Gibson desert is in which Australian state?
Northern Territories
Northern Territories
Western Australia
Western Australia
New South Wales
New South Wales
Queensland
Queensland
The Sahara is in which part of Africa?
East
East
South America
South America
West
West
North
North
What best locates the Sahara desert?
None of these
None of these
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Tropic of Capricorn
Equator
Equator
The Silk Road is in which desert?
Simpson
Simpson
Mojave
Mojave
Sonora
Sonora
Gobi
Gobi
Edwards Airforce Base is in which desert?
Mojave
Mojave
Great Basin
Great Basin
Sonora
Sonora
Gibson
Gibson
The Death Valley Mine is in which desert?
Gibson
Gibson
The Great Sandy
The Great Sandy
Mojave
Mojave
Sonoran
Sonoran
The town of Tshane can be found in which desert?
Gobi
Gobi
Arabian
Arabian
Kalahari
Kalahari
Sahara
Sahara
What desert occupies much of Botswana?
Arabian
Arabian
Kalahari
Kalahari
Sahara
Sahara
Namib
Namib
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