The major hot deserts of the world are located on the western coasts of continents between latitudes 15 and 30 degree North and South. Which among the following are examples of such deserts ?
1. Patagonian desert
2. Gobi desert
3. Atacama desert
4. Great Australian desert
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
3 and 4 only
1,3 and 4 only
Explanation:
Gobi desert is a continental desert which must be known to you. Patagonian desert is on eastern part of South America. Rest two – Atacama desert and Great Australian desert are the typical example of west coast desert between latitudes 15 and 30 degree North and South. Other examples are Sahara, Namib, Kalahari, Sonoran, Thar etc.
Gobi desert is a continental desert which must be known to you. Patagonian desert is on eastern part of South America. Rest two – Atacama desert and Great Australian desert are the typical example of west coast desert between latitudes 15 and 30 degree North and South. Other examples are Sahara, Namib, Kalahari, Sonoran, Thar etc.