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EVALUATION TESTS
1.
The
standard definition of desert is a place ...
a)
which is an arid land near the
equator
b)
receiving less than 10 inches
precipitation annually
c)
with an average
relative humidity lower than 30% over the year
d)
where biological diversity is very
low
2.
Which of the following is the driest
desert ?
a)
Sahara
b)
Mojave
c)
Atacama
d)
Gobi
3.
What is desertification?
a)
Prolonged drought on a arid
area
b)
Expansion of desert
c)
Change of places into
a desert
d)
Landscape changes in desert
4.
Which of the following is believed to
be the major cause of desertification?
a)
Change in the solar system
b)
Natural succession
c)
Climate
fluctuation
d)
High temperature
5.
Which of the following human activities
would lead to desertification? (It’s possible more than one
answer)
a)
Deforestation
b)
Improper irrigation
c)
Surface
mining
d)
Urbanization
6.
Which of the followings is not the
impact that happens in areas around deserts?
a)
Soil erosion
b)
Siltation
c)
Compaction of
soil
d)
Change in water regimes
7.
Which of the followings is a measure
used to combat desertification among countries?
a)
Technology exchange
b)
Afforestation
c)
Designed irrigation
plan
d)
Worker training
8.
How traditional life style helps
prevent desertification?
a)
It provides information on scientific
research
b)
It is highly productive
c)
Its land management
is highly sustainable
d)
It promotes tourism for financial
support
9.
Desertification is not caused by
meteorological problems only. Why?
a)
Human activities are involved
b)
Climate is not a cause
c)
Drought is the major
problem
d)
None of the above
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