Unlock 2 – Unit 4 – Reading 2 – SURVIVING THE SEA OF SAND – Quiz

ByZahid Muzaffar Khan September 19, 2024January 21, 2026

Think you have what it takes to survive in the world’s biggest and toughest desert? Try our fun quiz, inspired by Brad Rogers’ ‘Surviving the Sea of Sand.’ See how much you know about surviving the Sahara’s extreme heat, saving water, and staying safe. You’ll also learn helpful tips from survival expert Marco Rivera. Test yourself and find out if you have what it takes to face the harsh, endless sands of the Sahara Desert!

Surviving the Sea of Sand – Interactive Activities

Interactive Activities

Unlock 2 – Unit 4 – Surviving the Sea of Sand

Reading Instructions

Before You Begin

Read the passage “Surviving the sea of sand” in your book.
It is in Unlock 2 – Unit 4 – Reading 2.

Discussion Activities

Discuss these questions with a partner or small group.

🌡️ Extreme Temperatures

• The text mentions a difference of 34°C between day and night temperatures.

• Which would you find more difficult to handle: the extreme heat (33°C) or the freezing cold (-1°C)? Why?

🎒 Survival Gear

• The text lists several important items (blanket, hat, woollen jumper).

• If you could only bring 3 items into the desert, what would they be and why?

🚗 Vehicle Trouble

• The text advises staying with your car if you get lost.

• Why do you think people often make the mistake of walking away to find help?

🦂 Dangerous Animals

• Snakes and scorpions like warm places under rocks.

• Are there any dangerous animals in the wild areas of your country? How do people stay safe?

Multiple Choice Quiz

Select the correct answer based on the reading passage.

1. How big is the Sahara Desert compared to India?

It is the same size as India It is three times bigger than India It is half the size of India It is twice as big as India

2. What happens to the temperature at night in the Sahara?

It stays very hot (around 33°C) It drops slightly to 20°C It falls to freezing temperatures (-1°C) It rains heavily

3. Why should you cover your body during the day?

To hide from animals To look like a local person To protect from the sun and keep water in your body To keep warm because the day is cold

4. Why does the text suggest using car mirrors?

To look for dangerous animals behind you To start a fire with the sun To check if your face is sunburned To signal to planes and other cars

5. What can you use to make a fire that is easy to see?

Dry desert grass Your car tyres Your woollen jumper The seats of the car

6. What is the advice about talking?

Talk loudly to scare animals Shout for help every hour Keep your mouth closed and do not talk to save water Sing songs to stay happy

7. Why should you eat very small amounts of food?

Because food attracts snakes Because eating makes you thirsty Because the food will go bad in the heat To save food for the night

8. How long can a person live without water?

Three weeks One day Seven days Three days

9. Where is the best place to rest during the hot day?

In a hole under your car On top of your car roof Inside the car with windows closed Walking in the sun

10. Why must you be careful near trees or rocks at night?

The ground is too hard to sleep on It is colder near rocks Dangerous animals like snakes sleep there There are too many insects

Quiz Results

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences using words from the list below.

thirsty • precipitation • signal • tyres • closed
shock • hole • mirrors • three • rocks

1. The average in the Sahara is only 70 millimetres a year.

2. When the temperature drops quickly at night, it can be a to your body.

3. You can use the from your car to signal to planes.

4. A fire is a good visual to help people find you.

5. If you eat, you will get and drink your water too quickly.

6. A person can survive for weeks without food.

7. To stay cool during the day, make a under your car.

8. A warm spot near a tree or is good for sleeping at night.

9. You lose water when you talk, so keep your mouth .

10. You can burn car to stay warm.

Results

True or False

Decide if the statements are True or False.

1. The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.

True False

2. The hottest time of the day in the Sahara is at 12 pm (noon).

True False

3. A car is easier to see in the desert than a person walking.

True False

4. You should only drink water when you feel extremely thirsty.

True False

5. Snakes and scorpions like to sleep in warm places near rocks.

True False

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