- Desert | Definition, Climate, Animals, Plants, Types | Britannica
Desert, any large, extremely dry area of land with sparse vegetation It is one of Earth’s major types of ecosystems, supporting a community of plants and animals specially adapted to the harsh environment
- Desert - Wikipedia
A desert is a landscape where little precipitation occurs and, consequently, living conditions create unique biomes and ecosystems The lack of vegetation exposes the unprotected surface of the ground to denudation About one-third of the land surface of the Earth is arid or semi-arid
- Deserts, facts and information | National Geographic
Deserts cover more than one-fifth of the Earth's land area, and they are found on every continent A place that receives less than 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain per year is considered a
- Desert - National Geographic Society
In literature and in legend, deserts are often described as hostile places to avoid Today, people value desert resources and biodiversity Communities, governments, and organizations are working to preserve desert habitats and increase desert productivity
- Desert: Mission: Biomes - NASA Earth Observatory
In fact, the most important characteristic of a desert is that it receives very little rainfall Most deserts receive less than 300 mm a year compared to rainforests, which receive over 2,000 mm
- Desert Biome: Types, Location, Climate, Plants, Animals
The desert biome is one of Earth’s most extreme yet resilient ecosystems Characterized by intense heat, low rainfall, and dramatic day–night temperature swings, deserts span across continents and come in hot, cold, coastal, and semi-arid varieties
- Deserts – Introduction to Earth Science - Virginia Tech
<b><i>Introduction to Earth Science< i>< b> is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to Earth Science that can be freely accessed online, read offline, printed, or purchased as a print-on-demand book It is intended for a typical 1000-level university introductory course in the Geosciences <p>This open textbook includes various features designed to enhance the student learning
- What Is a Desert? - USGS Publications Warehouse
Approximately one-third of the Earth's land surface is desert, arid land with meager rainfall that supports only sparse vegetation and a limited population of people and animals
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