Match the following.


i. Oasis



a. Libya



ii. Bedouins



b. Monastery



iii. Oil



c. Glacier



iv. Gangri



d. Depressions with water



v. Lamayuru



e. Cold desert



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f. Sahara



i. Oasis



d. Depressions with water



Explanation: Oasis – Depressions are formed when the wind blows away the sands. In the depressions where underground water reaches the surface, an oasis is formed. These areas are fertile. People may settle around these water bodies and grow date palms and other crops.



ii. Bedouins



f. Sahara



Explanation: Bedouins- Groups of nomadic tribes rearing livestock such as goats, sheep, camels and horses.



iii. Oil



a. Libya



Explanation: Libya- The discovery of oil – a product in great demand throughout the world, in Algeria, Libya and Egypt is constantly transforming the Sahara desert. Other minerals of importance that are found in the area include iron, phosphorus, manganese and uranium.



iv. Gangri



c. Glacier



Explanation: Gangri- Gangri glacier is found in Ladakh.



v. Lamayuru



b. Monastery



Explanation: Lamayuru- Lamayuru is a monastery located in Ladakh. A monastery is a place where the monks and nuns live.




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