Explore the Geography of the Gobi Desert

The Vast Gobi Desert

The Gobi Desert, stretching across Mongolia and China, is one of the largest deserts in the world. Unlike typical sandy deserts, the Gobi features rocky terrain, dry grasslands, and extreme temperature shifts. It was once part of the ancient Silk Road trade route.

The Gobi is home to unique wildlife, including Bactrian camels and snow leopards. Explore the geography of this remarkable desert in this word search puzzle.

Did You Know?

• The Gobi Desert is a cold desert, with winter temperatures dropping below -40°F.
• It spans over 500,000 square miles, covering parts of China and Mongolia.
• Dinosaur fossils, including velociraptors, have been discovered in the Gobi.
• Unlike the Sahara, much of the Gobi consists of rock and gravel, not sand dunes.