Hot Desert

Q. Why is the Sahara desert hotter than other regions in the world?

1. It lies along the Tropic of Cancer.
2. Scanty vegetation
3. Low humidity
4. High water content in the soil.

Q. The difference between the maximum and minimum temperature of a place in a year is called the diurnal range of temperature.

1. False
2. True

Q. Which of the following are the reasons for hot deserts being cold at night?

1. Absence of moisture in the atmosphere.
2. High humidity in deserts
3. Cooling down of sand particles
4. Absence of fauna