What is a dry, sandy landform receiving very low rainfall called?
a) Island
b) Desert
c) Plateau
d) Delta
Answer: b) Desert
Explanation
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Desert: An extremely arid landform characterized by very low precipitation (typically receiving less than 25 cm or 10 inches of annual rainfall), sparse vegetation, and high rates of evaporation.
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Types: While desert landforms are commonly associated with hot, sandy expanses like the Thar Desert in Rajasthan or the Sahara Desert in Africa, they can also be cold, high-altitude deserts such as the Ladakh Desert in India or the Gobi Desert in Central Asia.
Overview of Other Options
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a) Island: A piece of land completely surrounded by water on all sides (e.g., Majuli, Andaman & Nicobar Islands).
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c) Plateau: An elevated, flat-topped area of land that stands above the surrounding terrain (e.g., Deccan Plateau, Tibetan Plateau).
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d) Delta: A triangular landform created by sediment deposition where a river enters a sea, ocean, or lake (e.g., Sundarbans Delta).
