Gobi Desert

Paragliding over a Serene Landscape

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Educator

Wild Chronicles joins National Geographic photographer George Steinmetz as he sets out to document the heart of a harsh and foreboding landscape from above. From a unique aerial vantage point, the Gobi Desert's parched landscape unfolds in all its breathtaking glory.
1. George, the photographer, visits an isolated monastery before beginning his journey. What does he pray for?
  
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  George prays for the safe arrival of the paragliding pilot he will be working with.
2. What two features does George say make the Gobi such a unique place?
  
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  George says that there is nowhere else on Earth with such enormous sand dunes, with lakes in between.
3. How do George and his team feel connected to the native people of the Gobi?
  
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  "We're both being subjected to the forces that have shaped this place," George says.
Articles & Profiles
- National Geographic Photography: Photographer George Steinmetz
Images
- National Geographic Environment: Desert Landscapes
Websites
- National Geographic Environment: Deserts

Term	Part of Speech	Definition	Encyclopedic Entry
aerial	Adjective	existing, moving, growing, or operating in the air.
desert	Noun	area of land that receives no more than 25 centimeters (10 inches) of precipitation a year.	Encyclopedic Entry: desert
document	Verb	to keep track of.
harsh	Adjective	extreme.
landscape	Noun	the geographic features of a region.	Encyclopedic Entry: landscape

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Editor

Caryl-Sue, National Geographic Society

Producers

Caryl-Sue, National Geographic Society
Nina Page, National Geographic Society

Last Updated

Aug. 23, 2011

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