1. Go through and highlight important information.
Thar-
The Thar desert is the most densely populated desert in the world. It stretches across north-west India and into Pakistan.
Thar- - Opportunities (ggod things)
Minerals- Gypsum used to make plaster and cement. Can be mined here along with feldspar.
Tourism- camel safaris in Jaisalmer.
Energy-solar farm Bhaleri uses solar in the water treatment.
Farming- most is subsistence. Some commercial due to irrigation- maize and mustard
Irrigation- from the Indira Gandhi Canal has made what was once scrubby desert productive.
Thar- Challenges
Extreme Temps- hard to work outside, causes high evaporation leading to water shortage.
Water supply-High rates of evaporation and low rainfall make finding water difficult. Indira Gandhi Canal has been built which has helped revolutionised farming.
Accessibility- Very limited roads as the high temperatures can melt the tarmac. Strong winds could also cover the roads with sand. Some places use camels to get around.
Homework on deserts
Go through and highlight important information.
Produce a revision card on the outline.
Answer the Exam question

2. Examine the challenges and opportunities that exist in a Hot desert you have studied
9 marks
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Marks 1-3
Basic sentences about a problem and opportunity. Does not use very much evidence
Marks 4-6
Able to write in a clear form to show both the opportunities and challenges of deserts.
Marks 7-9
Able to write in a detailed form using named examples throughout.