Geography · Topic 41 of 124
Oases
⭐ MasteredAn oasis is a green spot in a desert where water is available. Oases often have palm trees and are important stops for travellers.
💡 Fun fact
Some oases have been used by people for thousands of years.
All about Oases
An oasis is a fertile spot in a desert where water is available, often from underground springs or wells. Oases usually have palm trees, crops and animals.
Oases have been important stops for travellers for thousands of years.
Oases form where groundwater comes close to the surface or where a spring flows.
Caravans of camels once rested at oases on their journeys across the Sahara. Oases show how life can survive even in the driest places on Earth.
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Real-life uses of Oases
- Growing dates and other crops in deserts
- Resting places on desert trade routes
- Supporting wildlife in dry areas
Frequently asked questions about Oases
What is an oasis?
A fertile place in a desert where water is found.
What grows in oases?
Palm trees and crops.