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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
Desert | Definition, Climate, Animals, Plants, Types . . . 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
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
The Desert Biome: Facts, Characteristics, Types Of Desert . . . What is the desert biome? The desert biome is the characteristic community of animals and plants found in the world's deserts Deserts are found on every continent and make up around 30 percent of the earth’s surface
Desert: Mission: Biomes - NASA Earth Observatory Deserts get about 250 millimeters (10 inches) of rain per year—the least amount of rain of all of the biomes Cacti, small bushes, short grasses Between 15° and 35° latitude (North and South of the equator); examples are Mojave, Sonoran, Chihuahua, and Great Basin (North America); Sahara (Africa); Negev (Middle East); and Gobi (Asia)
Desert - National Geographic Society Deserts are areas that receive very little precipitation Biology, Ecology, Earth Science, Geology, Meteorology, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Social Studies, World History Deserts are arid ecosystems that receive fewer than 25 centimeters (10 inches) of precipitation a year