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Does the desert have any definite periods of extreme rainfall or drought?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, deserts can have severe weather. Severe thunderstorms in the summer are a common occurrence in deserts of the United States. These often bring flooding rains, strong winds and hail. Dust storms are common in some deserts. Even snow storms or blizzards are not unheard of in deserts.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoThere is no single answer to this question as there are 26 major desert areas in the world, each with its own particular climate data. Some have rainy seasons in the summer, some in the winter and some have rain both in summer and in winter. Other deserts may go for decades without any measurable rainfall.
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∙ 8y agoMost deserts have a specific rainy season (or two) during the year when they receive the major part of their annual precipitation. Some have a summer rainy season, some have both a summer and a winter rainy season.
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How long does the cactus last for without water?
Cacti are desert plants well adapted to living for a long time during long periods of drought. The roots of most cacti are deep and well spread out. Any rainfall is stored in cells able to expand, usually in the barrel shape of the stem, or in the fleshy leaves of the succulents. This ability to take on and store water, helps the plant survive through long periods of drought.
What is a lake that dries up between periods of rainfall called?
Playa
What part of a plant is missing from desert plant?
Most desert plants have the same parts as plants from areas with more rainfall. Some, such as cacti, have lost their leaves and replaced them with spines. Some plants grow leaves during rainy seasons and then shed them during periods of drought. They may do this several times each year. Other plants allow their leaves to shrivel during drought and then spring back to life after a good rain.
What season do animal estivate?
Animals will aestivate during periods of heat and drought. Those conditions generally occur during the summer.
Why do deserts occur?
1, very little rain/snow over long periods of time 2, subtropical high pressure 3, the rainshadow effect
DEscribe the climate of mesoamerica?
It was hot and it had extreme periods of drought or surplus rain.
How do drought start?
Droughts often start when an area has no rainfall.
Which area often experiences long periods of drought?
There are many areas that experience long periods of drought. The Amazon basin, the deserts of Australia, parts of India, Chad and Sudan. Any place that has a below average of precipitation can have long periods of drought.
What are long periods of low precipitation called?
Long periods of low precipitation are called "drought".
How long does the cactus last for without water?
Cacti are desert plants well adapted to living for a long time during long periods of drought. The roots of most cacti are deep and well spread out. Any rainfall is stored in cells able to expand, usually in the barrel shape of the stem, or in the fleshy leaves of the succulents. This ability to take on and store water, helps the plant survive through long periods of drought.
Water shortage caused by long periods of low precipitation?
drought
What is the strategy that allows seeds to survive long periods of bitter cold or extreme heat or drought?
Impervious seed coat and little moisture content in its embryonic and storage tissues coupled with various types of seed dormancy help seeds to survive long period of bitter cold, extrem heat or drought conditions.
Is Most seeds can survive long periods of drought because they have an?
Sead Coat
What is a lake that dries up between periods of rainfall called?
Playa
What will be the major result of global warming?
Rising ocean levels will contribute to flooding of coastal areas and increased storm intensity, which could result in flooding of other areas. Some geographic areas accustomed to consistent rainfall are likely to experience prolonged periods of drought.
Why is central Asia dry?
Monsoons lead to long periods of drought in central Asia
What area is warm all year with long periods of rainfall?
Amazon Rainforest
