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Are you feeling hot, dry, or thirsty? Looks like you've wandered into our "Deserts" subcategory. The quizzes within take a look at some of the most barren and extreme lands on Earth.
17 Deserts quizzes and 175 Deserts trivia questions and fun facts.
1.
Deserted Ends of the Earth
  Deserted Ends of the Earth?   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
'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!
Average, 10 Qns, Fifiona81, Feb 17 15
Average
Fifiona81 editor
672 plays
2.
The Sands of Time
  The Sands of Time   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
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.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Feb 07 15
Average
rossian editor
549 plays
3.
Desert Plains
  Desert Plains   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
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!
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Aug 28 20
Average
LadyNym gold member
Aug 28 20
204 plays
4.
Rewarding Deserts
  Rewarding Deserts   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Desert and reward seldom keep company. So goes the proverb. Let's see if this quiz on deserts should be rewarded with your time.
Average, 10 Qns, suomy, Feb 11 15
Average
suomy
524 plays
5.
Desert Sandscapes
  Desert Sandscapes    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
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!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Feb 04 15
Average
kyleisalive editor
418 plays
6.
  The Geographical Splendour Of The Sahara   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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...
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Jul 08 20
Average
1nn1 gold member
Jul 08 20
308 plays
7.
A Year in the Sun
  A Year in the Sun    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
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.
Tough, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Feb 10 15
Tough
zorba_scank
453 plays
8.
  Arid Areas    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
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.
Easier, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Oct 11 20
Recommended for grades: 7,8,9
Easier
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Oct 11 20
566 plays
9.
  Drifting Through the Namib Desert   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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!
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Apr 05 18
Average
ponycargirl editor
Apr 05 18
198 plays
10.
  Deserts of the World: 15 Questions   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
How much do you know about the world's various deserts? I learned a lot while making this quiz, and hope you do, too!
Difficult, 15 Qns, bullymom, Aug 27 23
Difficult
bullymom
Aug 27 23
3494 plays
trivia question Quick Question
The term "Kalahari" is derived from the Southern African language of Tswana. What does this term roughly translate into in English?

From Quiz "The Atmosphere of the Kalahari Desert"




11.
  Assorted Deserts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on deserts, large and small, around the world.
Average, 10 Qns, yonglo32, Nov 03 24
Average
yonglo32
Nov 03 24
1781 plays
12.
  Chilling In Deserts   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Water... waaaater... as you slowly make your way across this arid wasteland, let's take a quiz to become more familiar with deserts.
Average, 10 Qns, Anton, Jan 09 24
Average
Anton
Jan 09 24
502 plays
13.
  Just Deserts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Across the world, there are many different deserts. One might think that, being deserts, they are all quite the same -- but that isn't so. What do you know about the world's deserts?
Tough, 10 Qns, opalescent, Jul 18 13
Tough
opalescent
1298 plays
14.
  The Atmosphere of the Kalahari Desert    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
While most people would be familiar with the large Sahara Desert in Northern Africa, little is often heard about the Southern Kalahari Desert. Take a peek into this unique region of Africa.
Average, 10 Qns, apathy100, Sep 07 18
Average
apathy100 gold member
Sep 07 18
134 plays
15.
  10 Questions about Some Deserts Of The World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I have been told that all my quizzes are too hard. Sorry about that. Here is an easier one, it is about the deserts of the world that I find rather interesting.
Average, 10 Qns, blinkin_au, Dec 17 23
Average
blinkin_au
Dec 17 23
4025 plays
16.
  The Deserts of the World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the characteristics of a desert and also information on the deserts around the entire world.
Average, 10 Qns, adrianm190, Jun 01 23
Average
adrianm190
Jun 01 23
2997 plays
17.
  Terms of Deserts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All you have to do is match the question with the answer! Can THAT get any easier?
Tough, 10 Qns, Corycool, Apr 12 11
Tough
Corycool
1547 plays
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