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level questions: The Thar Desert

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Where is the Thar Desert? What's special about it?-Found in the Northwest of India. -This has a tag around it, being the most Populated Density Desert in the World
What are some of the things that the Thar Desert Provides?-Mining: Feldspar, Phosphorite, Gypsum and Kaolin are found here, which can make Cements, to Fertilisers. This can be used for Exports equalling Money, or can be used to better the Area. Marble and Limestone extracted here is used for Construction -Energy Generation: Solar Panels Dominant it, and the Energy it makes is used for Desalination. Wind Energy is also Present here -Farming: There is some Irrigation Farming meaning Commercial Farming takes Place, which makes Lots of Jobs and Exports -Tourism: A National Park stands there, which Generates lots of Moneys due to Tourists wanting to view the Thar Desert. This is also the Multiplier Effect taking place as well
What are some of the Challenges that the Thar Desert Provides?-Extreme Temperatures: People find it hard to Work really anywhere in the Hottest part of the Day, or even Season -Water Supply: Since the Rainfall is less then 150 mm per Year, the Water is very Limited and Precious. Water Loss would also lead to the Mining and Farming Industry's Collapsing, making the Economy Suffer. And some parts have received too much Water, making the Salt build up making it very bad Farming Land -Inaccessibility: Some, or really Most of the Desert can't really be made Useful because of the Environment, and the Infrastructure being Poor. This creates Gaps between the Rich and the Poor