Question

Which of the following is the correct definition of desert? Select the most appropriate statement.

• A. It is a region that experiences hot sunny days and high temperature throughout the year.
• B. Desert is a region characterised by very low rainfall, extreme temperatures and scanty vegetation.
• C. It is region which experience very low temperature either below 10 degree or above 40 degree Celsius.
• D. Deserts are areas which receive very low rainfall and have very low temperatures throughout the year.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Desert is a region characterised by very low rainfall, extreme temperatures and scanty vegetation.

A desert is a landscape or region that receives very little rainfall (less than 250 mm annually ) making the conditions unsuitable for plant and animal life.
Deserts are regions characterised by low rainfall, scanty vegetation and extreme temperatures. Deserts can be cold or hot.