Deserts Around the Globe MCQ Test: Deserts Around the Globe MCQs - Practice Questions
1. What desert is known for the bizarrely shaped granite outcrops of the Spitzkoppe, often referred to as the 'Matterhorn of Namibia'?
2. What desert is home to the legendary city of Timbuktu, a historic center of trade and scholarship?
3. Which desert is home to the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), one of the most powerful radio telescopes globally?
4. In which desert is the Tassili n'Ajjer National Park, renowned for its prehistoric rock art and geological formations?
5. What unique geological feature is found in the Atacama Desert, making it one of the driest places on Earth?
6. In which rarely visited desert can you find the Singing Barkhan, a sand dune that produces a melodic sound when the wind passes over it?
7. In which desert can you find the iconic Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock?
8. Which desert is known for the Dead Sea, a saltwater lake with such high salinity that people can effortlessly float on its surface?
9. In which desert can you find the iconic Bungle Bungle Range, featuring unique sandstone formations?
10. Which desert is known for the Painted Desert, showcasing colorful stratified rock layers?
11. Which desert is known for the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat?
12. Which desert is characterized by its salt pans and is home to the Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the largest salt flats in the world?
13. In which desert can you find the famous Tadrart Acacus, known for its dramatic sand dunes and ancient rock art?
14. What desert is home to the world's largest salt flat, the Salar de Uyuni?
15. In which little-known desert can you find the Richat Structure, a mysterious circular formation often called the 'Eye of the Sahara'?
16. Which desert is known for the mesmerizing Lençóis Maranhenses, a unique landscape of white sand dunes and seasonal lagoons?
17. What desert is known for the Tassili n'Ajjer National Park, celebrated for its prehistoric rock art and geological wonders?
18. Which less-explored desert is home to the surreal Valley of the Moon, a moon-like landscape with unique rock formations and salt deposits?
19. In which desert can you find the Dasht-e Kavir, one of the Earth's most inhospitable regions?
20. Which desert is home to the Guelta d'Archei, a picturesque oasis and important water source in the arid landscape?