Chihuahuan Desert MCQs [USA] January 8, 2026August 28, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. . The Chihuahuan Desert spans across which two countries? (A) USA and Canada (B) USA and Mexico (C) USA and Brazil (D) USA and Argentina 2. . Which U.S. states contain parts of the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) Arizona and Nevada (B) California and Utah (C) Texas and New Mexico (D) Colorado and Wyoming 3. . Which is the largest desert in North America by area? (A) Mojave Desert (B) Sonoran Desert (C) Chihuahuan Desert (D) Great Basin Desert 4. . What is the approximate size of the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) 50,000 square miles (B) 140,000 square miles (C) 200,000 square miles (D) 300,000 square miles 5. . The Chihuahuan Desert is primarily located in which U.S. state? (A) Arizona (B) Texas (C) New Mexico (D) California 6. . What type of climate characterizes the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) Tropical (B) Mediterranean (C) Arid (D) Temperate 7. . What is the average annual rainfall in the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) 5 inches (B) 9 inches (C) 15 inches (D) 20 inches 8. . Which season typically experiences the most rainfall in the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) Winter (B) Spring (C) Summer (D) Fall 9. . The Chihuahuan Desert is known for experiencing which type of temperature extremes? (A) Extremely cold winters (B) Extremely hot summers (C) Mild temperatures year-round (D) Constantly high humidity 10. . What is a significant environmental concern in the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) Deforestation (B) Overgrazing (C) Glacial melting (D) Coastal erosion 11. . Which plant is a dominant species in the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) Saguaro cactus (B) Creosote bush (C) Joshua tree (D) Pine tree 12. . Which species of cactus is commonly found in the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) Barrel cactus (B) Prickly pear cactus (C) Saguaro cactus (D) Cholla cactus 13. . Which animal is well-adapted to the Chihuahuan Desert environment? (A) Polar bear (B) Kangaroo rat (C) Moose (D) Emperor penguin 14. . Which bird species is commonly associated with the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) Greater roadrunner (B) Bald eagle (C) California condor (D) Peregrine falcon 15. . Which type of reptile is native to the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) Gila monster (B) Texas horned lizard (C) Desert tortoise (D) Eastern diamondback rattlesnake 16. . Which major river flows through parts of the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) Colorado River (B) Mississippi River (C) Rio Grande (D) Missouri River 17. . Which mountain range borders the Chihuahuan Desert to the west? (A) Appalachian Mountains (B) Rocky Mountains (C) Sierra Madre Occidental (D) Sierra Nevada 18. . Which of the following landforms is characteristic of the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) Sand dunes (B) Karst landscapes (C) Salt flats (D) Tropical forests 19. . What is the name of the large basin in the Chihuahuan Desert known for its gypsum sand dunes? (A) White Sands National Park (B) Death Valley (C) Bonneville Salt Flats (D) Black Rock Desert 20. . Which geological process has shaped much of the Chihuahuan Desert’s landscape? (A) Glacial erosion (B) Volcanic activity (C) Tectonic uplift and faulting (D) Coral reef formation 21. . Which indigenous group historically inhabited the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) Apache (B) Navajo (C) Paiute (D) Cherokee 22. . Which ancient culture is associated with the Chihuahuan Desert region? (A) Ancestral Puebloans (B) Aztecs (C) Hohokam (D) Mogollon 23. . What is the significance of the Jornada Mogollon people in the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) They built large cities (B) They created intricate irrigation systems (C) They were nomadic hunter-gatherers (D) They created extensive rock art 24. . Which European explorer first explored the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) Hernán Cortés (B) Francisco Vásquez de Coronado (C) Christopher Columbus (D) Ponce de León 25. . What was the primary reason for Spanish exploration of the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) Search for gold and silver (B) Establishment of trade routes (C) Scientific research (D) Conquest of native tribes 26. . Which national park is located within the Chihuahuan Desert? (A) Joshua Tree National Park (B) Big Bend National Park (C) Death Valley National Park (D) Zion National Park 27. . What is a key feature of Big Bend National Park? (A) Massive sand dunes (B) Towering red rock cliffs (C) The Rio Grande River (D) Dense tropical rainforest 28. . Which national monument in the Chihuahuan Desert is known for its extensive cave systems? (A) Carlsbad Caverns National Park (B) White Sands National Park (C) Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument (D) Wupatki National Monument 29. . What is a significant conservation issue in Big Bend National Park? (A) Air pollution from nearby industries (B) Overcrowding of tourists (C) Invasive species (D) Deforestation 30. . Which protected area is known for its unique gypsum sand dunes? (A) Death Valley National Park (B) White Sands National Park (C) Joshua Tree National Park (D) Great Basin National Park