Life in the deserts, chapter 7 is the last chapter of the class 7 geography. In this chapter, we have learned about deserts, which are dry areas with very little rain and extreme temperatures. There are two types of deserts: hot deserts and cold deserts. The Sahara Desert in Africa is the world’s largest hot desert. The cold desert of Ladakh is in the Himalayas. It has very cold winters and short summers. People in Both deserts have unique plants and animals that can survive in these harsh conditions. Now, let’s test our knowledge with 20 MCQ and 100 fill in the blanks type questions!
Class 7 Geography Chapter 7 MCQS
1. In which continent is the Sahara Desert located?
a) Asia
b) Africa
c) Australia
d) South America
Answer:
b) Africa
2. Which of the following countries does the Sahara Desert touch?
a) India
b) Canada
c) Egypt
d) Brazil
Answer:
c) Egypt
3. What is the area of the Sahara Desert?
a) 5.4 million sq. km
b) 8.54 million sq. km
c) 10 million sq. km
d) 7.5 million sq. km
Answer:
b) 8.54 million sq. km
4. Which type of vegetation is commonly found in the Sahara Desert?
a) Tropical rainforest
b) Deciduous forest
c) Cactus, date palms, and acacia
d) Mangroves
Answer:
c) Cactus, date palms, and acacia
5. Which animal is commonly reared by the nomadic tribes in the Sahara?
a) Elephants
b) Horses
c) Camels
d) Lions
Answer:
c) Camels
6. What is an oasis?
a) A type of desert animal
b) A fertile area in a desert with water
c) A large sand dune
d) A type of cactus
Answer:
b) A fertile area in a desert with water
7. Which tribe is a nomadic group living in the Sahara Desert?
a) Inuit
b) Bedouins
c) Maori
d) Zulu
Answer:
b) Bedouins
8. What has been discovered in the Sahara Desert that is in great demand worldwide?
a) Diamonds
b) Oil
c) Gold
d) Silver
Answer:
b) Oil
9. What type of desert is Ladakh?
a) Hot desert
b) Cold desert
c) Coastal desert
d) Tropical desert
Answer:
b) Cold desert
10. Which is the most important river flowing through Ladakh?
a) Ganges
b) Yamuna
c) Indus
d) Brahmaputra
Answer:
c) Indus
11. What is the main reason for the sparse vegetation in Ladakh?
a) High altitude
b) High rainfall
c) Dense population
d) Industrial pollution
Answer:
a) High altitude
12. Which fruit trees bloom in Ladakh during the summer?
a) Mangoes
b) Apples, apricots, and walnuts
c) Bananas
d) Oranges
Answer:
b) Apples, apricots, and walnuts
13. What is the main occupation of the people in Ladakh during the summer?
a) Fishing
b) Hunting
c) Agriculture
d) Mining
Answer:
c) Agriculture
14. Which is the capital of Ladakh?
a) Srinagar
b) Leh
c) Manali
d) Kargil
Answer:
b) Leh
15. What type of houses do people in the Sahara Desert traditionally live in?
a) Wooden houses
b) Stone houses
c) Tents
d) Brick houses
Answer:
c) Tents
16. Which mineral is NOT commonly found in the Sahara Desert?
a) Iron
b) Phosphorus
c) Manganese
d) Coal
Answer:
d) Coal
17. What is the primary use of the yak in Ladakh?
a) As a pet
b) For transportation
c) For milk, meat, and hides
d) For hunting
Answer:
c) For milk, meat, and hides
18. What is the major factor that attracts tourists to Ladakh?
a) Beaches
b) Gompas, treks, and festivals
c) Shopping malls
d) Wildlife parks
Answer:
b) Gompas, treks, and festivals
19. What type of climate does Ladakh experience?
a) Hot and humid
b) Cold and dry
c) Warm and wet
d) Mild and temperate
Answer:
b) Cold and dry
20. Which famous monastery is located in Ladakh?
a) Golden Temple
b) Hemis
c) Ajanta
d) Konark
Answer:
b) Hemis
Class 7 Geography Chapter 7 Fill in the Blanks with Answers
1. The Sahara Desert is the world’s largest desert, covering an area of around ___ million sq. km.
Answer:
8.54
2. The highest temperature of 57.7°C was recorded in the Sahara Desert in ___, Libya.
Answer:
Al Azizia
3. The nomadic tribes in the Sahara Desert include the ___ and ___.
Answer:
Bedouins, Tuaregs
4. An oasis is formed in depressions where ___ reaches the surface.
Answer:
underground water
5. The Ladakh Desert is located in the ___ Himalayas.
Answer:
Great
6. The most important river flowing through Ladakh is the ___.
Answer:
Indus
7. Ladakh experiences extremely cold winters with temperatures often dropping below ___ degrees Celsius.
Answer:
-40
8. The capital of Ladakh is ___.
Answer:
Leh
9. The cold desert of Ladakh lies in the rain shadow of the ___.
Answer:
Himalayas
10. The traditional Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh are known as ___.
Answer:
gompas
