Question Q.5GS1GS1
Although desert landscapes across the world reflect many similarities, the process of desertification is influenced by local factors. Elaborate with suitable examples.
Main Body
Desertification refers to spread of desert like situation in Arid and Semi arid & humid areas.
Desert landscape similarity across world:
Sahara desert increasing
Thar desert
Mohave desert, etc
All are along 35°-40°N on western coast of continents.
Influence of local factors on desertification:
1Afforestation: It loosens the soil & causes it to convert into sand if adequate care is not given. [Aqually paging]
68 words5 paragraphs3 bullet points
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- Mentions specific desert examples (Sahara, Thar, Mohave)
- Identifies latitudinal pattern (35°-40°N)
- Begins to explain local factors like afforestation and its impact on soil
Topper
Abhishek Singh
AIR 17473118689912023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Important Geophysical Phenomena
Desertification processes
Writing Stats
68
Total words
5
Paragraphs
3
Bullets