Deserts Trivia

'The Ends of the Earth' are not officially designated locations, but any of the world's deserts might fit the bill - especially if they are rocky, barren and apparently empty. However, are all deserts really deserted? Take this quiz to find out!

Many deserts are sandy, so that explains the title, but not all the ones in this quiz fall into that category. See how you get on with this selection of deserts from around the world.

For Leg 6 of Globetrot Trivia 5, we will visit some of the world's deserts - with special emphasis on a few lesser-known ones. Be sure to take plenty of water and sunscreen with you!

Desert and reward seldom keep company. So goes the proverb. Let's see if this quiz on deserts should be rewarded with your time.

Harsh and foreboding, the desert may be one of the most difficult environments to live in or visit on the planet. It's time to look at these majestic expanses. Good luck!

When one thinks of a desert, the Sahara Desert is probably seen as the archetype. In this Globetrot Challenge, let's explore this huge fascinating expanse...

Spending a year roaming around the world's deserts may not sound like much fun, but here are some interesting sights you may chance upon.

There are twenty-three deserts in the world. Here are ten of them. Simply match the name of the desert with the country or countries in which it is found. Good luck. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Considered to be the one of the oldest (if not the oldest!) deserts in the world, geologists have estimated that the area which is called the Namib Desert today first began to experience desertification 55 million years ago. Come along and explore!

How much do you know about the world's various deserts? I learned a lot while making this quiz, and hope you do, too!