Geography Intermediate

Deserts of the World

From endless sand dunes to frozen wastelands, test your knowledge of extreme environments.

5 Questions

5 min Est. time

Intermediate Difficulty

60% Pass mark

About this quiz

A desert isn't defined by heat or sand; it's defined by a lack of precipitation. Journey through the driest, most extreme places on Earth in this challenging geography quiz.

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1 What is officially the largest desert in the world? Answer hidden
2 Which desert is considered the driest non-polar desert in the world? Answer hidden
3 The Gobi Desert spans across which two countries? Answer hidden
4 What is the phenomenon where a desert suddenly blooms with flowers after a rare rainfall? Answer hidden
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