Let’s Play Two Truths and a Lie About Deserts

So you think you know deserts? Can you tell the lies from the truths?

Round 1

1. The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world.
2. Deserts can be both hot and cold.
3. The Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on Earth.

Which one do you think is the lie?

Round 2

1. Deserts receive less than 10 inches of rain per year.
2. The Gobi Desert is located in Africa.
3. The majority of Antarctica is considered a desert.

Which one do you think is the lie?

Round 3

1. Cacti are commonly found in all deserts around the world.
2. The Arctic Desert is colder than the Antarctic Desert.
3. Sand dunes can sing when the sand grains move.

Which one do you think is the lie?

Answer Sheet

Round 1

1. Lie! The largest desert in the world is actually Antarctica, which is classified as a cold desert.
2. Truth! Deserts can indeed be both hot (like the Sahara) and cold (like Antarctica).
3. Truth! The Atacama Desert in Chile is known for its extreme dryness, with some areas receiving virtually no rainfall at all.

Round 2

1. Truth! Deserts are defined by their low precipitation, receiving less than 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain per year.
2. Lie! The Gobi Desert is actually located in Asia, spanning parts of northern China and southern Mongolia.
3. Truth! Despite being covered in ice and snow, Antarctica is technically a desert because it receives very little precipitation.

Round 3

1. Lie! While cacti are common in many deserts, especially in North and South America, they are not found in all deserts around the world, such as those in Africa and Asia.
2. Truth! The Antarctic Desert is actually colder than the Arctic Desert, making it the coldest desert on Earth.
3. Truth! Some sand dunes can produce a humming or singing sound when the sand grains move, a phenomenon known as “singing sand.”

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