Q. With reference to the Theri desert, consider the following statements:
1.It consists of red sand dunes.
2.The deposits in the desert are characterized by high water and nutrient retention capacity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
- Statement 1 is correct:Theri is a small desert situated in the state of Tamil Nadu. It consists of red sand dunes. The red dunes are called theri in Tamil. They consist of sediments dating back to the Quaternary Period (began 2.6 million years ago) and are made of marine deposits.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: They have very low water and nutrient retention capacity. The dunes are susceptible to aerodynamic lift. This is the push that lets something move up. It is the force that is the opposite of weight.
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