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- List of deserts - Wikipedia
List of deserts The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world This is a list of deserts sorted by the region of the world in which the desert is located
- Desert | Definition, Climate, Animals, Plants, Types | Britannica
Deserts are varied and variable environments, and it is impossible to arrive at a concise definition that satisfies every case However, their most fundamental characteristic is a shortage of available moisture for plants, resulting from an imbalance between precipitation and evapotranspiration
- 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
Deserts are found on every continent and cover about one-fifth of Earth’s land area They are home to around 1 billion people—one-sixth of Earth’s population
- Deserts – Introduction to Earth Science - Virginia Tech
Deserts exhibit extreme temperatures because of the lack of moisture in the atmosphere, including low humidity and scarce cloud cover Without cloud cover, the Earth’s surface absorbs more of the Sun’s energy during the day and emits more heat at night Figure 13 2: Mountainous areas in front of the prevailing winds create a rain shadow
- 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
- Desert - Wikipedia
Deserts and semi-deserts are home to ecosystems with low or very low biomass and primary productivity in arid or semi-arid climates They are mostly found in subtropical high-pressure belts and major continental rain shadows
- 27 Interesting Facts About Deserts - Geology In
Deserts showcase a range of landscapes including not only sand dunes but also rocky outcrops, canyons, and expansive salt flats These varied terrains are sculpted by geological forces, wind patterns, and water scarcity, forming unique habitats that support diverse desert ecosystems
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