Deserts of the United States Quiz

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    Where does the North American Desert stretch from? 

    • Southern Oregon to northern Mexico
    • Northern Canada to southern Texas
    • Eastern Florida to western California
    • Northern Alaska to southern Arizona
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Fancy a trek through the terrains of the United States? Here's your chance with the "Deserts of the U.S. Quiz"! Jump into the Quiz and test your knowledge about these breathtaking landscapes.

Created to be an engaging and informative experience, the Quiz delves into the iconic deserts scattered across the U.S., such as the Mojave, Sonoran, and Great Basin deserts. You can anticipate questions ranging from geographical features, unique flora, and fauna to exciting facts about these desert ecosystems.

This Quiz is perfect for those intrigued by deserts' distinctive beauty and challenges. It serves as an interactive platform to test and enhance knowledge about these remarkable landscapes of the United States.

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  • 2. 

    How many major deserts are there in the United States?

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    • 5

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  • 3. 

    What is the largest desert located entirely within the United States?

    • Great Basin

    • Mojave

    • Sonoran

    • Chihuahuan

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  • 4. 

    Which is the smallest of the four major American Deserts?

    • Great Basin

    • Mojave

    • Sonoran

    • Chihuahuan

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  • 5. 

    Which desert is also called the Desierto de Altar?

    • Great Basin

    • Mojave

    • Sonoran

    • Chihuahuan

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  • 6. 

    Which desert is classified as a cold mid-latitude desert?  

    • Mojave Desert

    • Great Basin Desert

    •  Chihuahuan Desert

    • Sonoran Desert 

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  • 7. 

    What is the main characteristic of the North American Desert’s climate? 

    • Mild rainfall

    • Mild temperatures

    • Overall aridity

    • None of the above

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  • 8. 

    Which desert is the largest in North America?

    • Great Basin

    • Mojave

    • Sonoran

    • Chihuahuan

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  • 9. 

    Which desert is sometimes considered an extension of the Great Basin Desert? 

    • The Red Desert of southern Wyoming

    • The Mojave Desert of California

    • The Sonoran Desert 

    • Chihuahuan Desert 

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  • 10. 

    Who established the legend of a “Great American Desert”?

    • Christopher Columbus

    • Lewis and Clark

    • Stephen H. Long

    • Benjamin Franklin

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