Q. Consider the following statements about deserts located in different continents:
1.The Mojave Desert is located in the North America.
2.The Sonoran Desert is located in the South America.
3.The Great Victoria Desert is located in the Australia.
4.The Kyzylkum Desert is located in Asia.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct
Statement 1 is correct: The Mojave Desert is located in North America, specifically within the southwestern United States. It is primarily found in southeastern California and southwestern Nevada, with small portions extending into Arizona and Utah.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Sonoran Desert is not located in South America. It is a desert region primarily found in the southwestern United States (Arizona and California) and northwestern Mexico (Sonora, Baja California, and Baja California Sur).
Statement 3 is correct: The Great Victoria Desert is located in Australia. It’s the largest desert in Australia, stretching across Western Australia and South Australia. It’s known for its dynamic sand-ridge landscape and harsh, arid climate.
Statement 4 is correct: The Kyzylkum Desert is located in Asia, specifically in Central Asia. It spans parts of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
