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The Thar Desert might seem like a barren wasteland, but it's actually packed with opportunities for economic growth... Show more
Ever wondered why people choose to live in one of the world's harshest environments? The Thar Desert stretches across northwest India and Pakistan, covering 200,000 km² - nearly the size of the entire UK!
What makes this desert special is that it's the most densely populated desert in the world. This isn't just coincidence - there are genuine opportunities for development here. Development measures how advanced an area is economically, socially, and technologically.
The desert's location near the tropics in Asia creates unique conditions that, whilst challenging, also offer potential for growth. Key activities include irrigation (artificial watering for crops), quarrying (extracting minerals), and moving beyond subsistence farming (growing just enough for your family's needs).
Quick Tip Remember that even harsh environments can offer development opportunities - it's all about finding the right resources and adapting to local conditions.
You might be surprised to learn that deserts are brilliant for renewable energy production! The Thar Desert is perfect for wind farms because hot air rises quickly, creating strong winds, and there aren't any tall buildings to block the airflow.
The Indian government is keen on developing wind and solar energy here because it provides clean, renewable power. With long, sunny days and consistent winds, the desert could become a major energy exporter to other countries.
Irrigation has revolutionised farming in the Thar Desert. Areas that were once scrubby wasteland now grow wheat, cotton, pulses, sesame, maize, and mustard. The Indira Gandhi Canal system carries water across the desert, transforming agriculture completely.
The desert also sits on vast oil and coal reserves, though extracting them is expensive. However, with growing concerns about climate change, the focus is shifting towards covering the desert with solar panels instead.
Key Point Deserts aren't just empty spaces - they're goldmines for renewable energy and can support thriving agriculture with the right irrigation systems.
Think all deserts are just endless sand dunes? Think again! A hot desert is defined as any area receiving less than 250mm of rainfall per year, and this aridity (dryness) shapes everything about desert life.
Most hot deserts are found in a belt around 30°N and 30°S latitude, away from coasts. This location isn't random - it's caused by global atmospheric circulation. Air that rises at the equator descends here, creating persistent high pressure that blocks clouds and rain.
The climate is extreme in every way. Scorching daytime temperatures can plummet below freezing at night during winter, all because there's no cloud cover to trap heat. This massive temperature swing is one of the desert's defining features.
Desert soils are typically sandy or stony with little organic matter. They're dry but absorb water quickly after rare rainfall. Evaporation draws salts to the surface, creating white powdery patches, and overall fertility is quite poor.
Remember The 30° latitude belt is crucial for understanding where hot deserts form - it's all about that descending air creating high pressure systems.
You'd be amazed at how much life thrives in hot deserts! Despite the hostile conditions, deserts support a surprising diversity of plants, animals, and birds - they've just had to get creative with survival strategies.
Plant adaptations are particularly clever. Vegetation stays low and sparse to conserve water and energy. Many desert plants have developed special features like waxy coatings, water storage tissues, or deep root systems to cope with the extreme dryness.
Animal adaptations are equally impressive. Many rodents are nocturnal, hiding in underground burrows during scorching days and only emerging during cooler nights. Snakes and lizards have waterproof skin and produce minimal urine to retain precious water.
Camels are the ultimate desert survivors - these 'ships of the desert' can go for days without water thanks to their incredible adaptations. From storing fat in their humps to having specially designed nostrils, they're perfectly built for desert life.
Nature's Lesson Desert organisms show us that with the right adaptations, life can flourish anywhere - even in the world's harshest environments.
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Brad T
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Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
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Sudenaz Ocak
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
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I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
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Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
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This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
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Marco B
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
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The Thar Desert might seem like a barren wasteland, but it's actually packed with opportunities for economic growth and development. This massive desert spans across India and Pakistan, and despite being one of the world's harshest environments, it's also the... Show more
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Ever wondered why people choose to live in one of the world's harshest environments? The Thar Desert stretches across northwest India and Pakistan, covering 200,000 km² - nearly the size of the entire UK!
What makes this desert special is that it's the most densely populated desert in the world. This isn't just coincidence - there are genuine opportunities for development here. Development measures how advanced an area is economically, socially, and technologically.
The desert's location near the tropics in Asia creates unique conditions that, whilst challenging, also offer potential for growth. Key activities include irrigation (artificial watering for crops), quarrying (extracting minerals), and moving beyond subsistence farming (growing just enough for your family's needs).
Quick Tip: Remember that even harsh environments can offer development opportunities - it's all about finding the right resources and adapting to local conditions.
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You might be surprised to learn that deserts are brilliant for renewable energy production! The Thar Desert is perfect for wind farms because hot air rises quickly, creating strong winds, and there aren't any tall buildings to block the airflow.
The Indian government is keen on developing wind and solar energy here because it provides clean, renewable power. With long, sunny days and consistent winds, the desert could become a major energy exporter to other countries.
Irrigation has revolutionised farming in the Thar Desert. Areas that were once scrubby wasteland now grow wheat, cotton, pulses, sesame, maize, and mustard. The Indira Gandhi Canal system carries water across the desert, transforming agriculture completely.
The desert also sits on vast oil and coal reserves, though extracting them is expensive. However, with growing concerns about climate change, the focus is shifting towards covering the desert with solar panels instead.
Key Point: Deserts aren't just empty spaces - they're goldmines for renewable energy and can support thriving agriculture with the right irrigation systems.
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Think all deserts are just endless sand dunes? Think again! A hot desert is defined as any area receiving less than 250mm of rainfall per year, and this aridity (dryness) shapes everything about desert life.
Most hot deserts are found in a belt around 30°N and 30°S latitude, away from coasts. This location isn't random - it's caused by global atmospheric circulation. Air that rises at the equator descends here, creating persistent high pressure that blocks clouds and rain.
The climate is extreme in every way. Scorching daytime temperatures can plummet below freezing at night during winter, all because there's no cloud cover to trap heat. This massive temperature swing is one of the desert's defining features.
Desert soils are typically sandy or stony with little organic matter. They're dry but absorb water quickly after rare rainfall. Evaporation draws salts to the surface, creating white powdery patches, and overall fertility is quite poor.
Remember: The 30° latitude belt is crucial for understanding where hot deserts form - it's all about that descending air creating high pressure systems.
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You'd be amazed at how much life thrives in hot deserts! Despite the hostile conditions, deserts support a surprising diversity of plants, animals, and birds - they've just had to get creative with survival strategies.
Plant adaptations are particularly clever. Vegetation stays low and sparse to conserve water and energy. Many desert plants have developed special features like waxy coatings, water storage tissues, or deep root systems to cope with the extreme dryness.
Animal adaptations are equally impressive. Many rodents are nocturnal, hiding in underground burrows during scorching days and only emerging during cooler nights. Snakes and lizards have waterproof skin and produce minimal urine to retain precious water.
Camels are the ultimate desert survivors - these 'ships of the desert' can go for days without water thanks to their incredible adaptations. From storing fat in their humps to having specially designed nostrils, they're perfectly built for desert life.
Nature's Lesson: Desert organisms show us that with the right adaptations, life can flourish anywhere - even in the world's harshest environments.
Our AI companion is specifically built for the needs of students. Based on the millions of content pieces we have on the platform we can provide truly meaningful and relevant answers to students. But its not only about answers, the companion is even more about guiding students through their daily learning challenges, with personalised study plans, quizzes or content pieces in the chat and 100% personalisation based on the students skills and developments.
You can download the app in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store.
That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.
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functions of the digestive system
BiologyDifferences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including structure, division of labor, and examples of each type. Also discusses viewing cells with compound light microscopes.
BiologyUnderstanding the composition and function of macromolecules in living organisms, including lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.
AP BiologyExplore the effectiveness of housing management strategies in Glasgow, focusing on the Gorbals Crown Street Regeneration and Dalmarnock Clyde Gateway Project. This summary covers urban change, renewal, planning, and the socio-economic impacts of these developments, highlighting improvements in community well-being, transport access, and environmental quality.
BiologyExplore the four key processes of coastal erosion: attrition, abrasion, solution (corrosion), and hydraulic action. This summary provides a clear understanding of how these mechanisms shape coastlines, including their effects on coastal landscapes and systems. Ideal for higher geography students preparing for exams.
BiologyExplore the key processes of erosion and weathering in this comprehensive overview. Understand the mechanisms of corrosion, biological, chemical, and mechanical weathering, as well as mass movement types like slumping and rock falls. This summary is essential for Year 9 Geography students studying coastal and river processes.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
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