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 |
- | 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. |