Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes the climate of hot deserts?

1. Hot deserts typically experience mean annual temperatures below 20°C.
2. Daytime summer temperatures in hot deserts frequently exceed 40°C.
3. Clear skies and low humidity contribute to minimal diurnal temperature variations.
4. Sandy deserts generally exhibit smaller diurnal temperature ranges compared to rocky deserts.

• A. i, ii
• B. iii, iv
• C. ii only
• D. iii only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. ii only

CLIMATE

• Hot deserts are generally warm throughout the year. Mean annual temperatures are above 20°C.

• They are extremely hot in summer, with day time temperatures well in excess of 40°C.

• Places such as Jacobabad (Pakistan), Death Valley (California, USA) and Azizia (Libya) have recorded temperatures higher than 50°C.

• The clear skies and low humidity also allow for high diurnal and annual ranges of temperature.