PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
GREAT INDIAN DESERT
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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extreme
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scanty
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moderate
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none of above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Deserts have scanty rainfall because there are not much trees in the desert. And we all know that trees bring rain. If there are no trees, means no rain.
Detailed explanation-2: -In deserts, water evaporates quickly due to high temperature and sunny conditions during the day. The rainfall is very low and does not support the growth of tall trees or grasslands. For the same reason, there is very less humidity in deserts.
Detailed explanation-3: -The word scanty rainfall suggests very little or almost no rainfall. As can be seen in deserts, scanty rainfall results in harsh, arid conditions.
Detailed explanation-4: -The statement is true. Explanation: Desert areas are characterised by low rainfall and extreme temperatures.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Thar desert receives very little rainfall as there are no large rivers flowing in the area. Q. A desert receives less than mm of rainfall in a year.