Amounts vary but all southwestern deserts receive less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year on average.
Yes, the 10 inch limit is an average over many years. If a desert begins to receive more than 10 inches of precipitation for many years, it would be removed from the desert classification.
Every desert is different but a desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain per year on average. Some deserts receive virtually no rain for decades.
Every desert is different but a desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain per year on average. Some deserts receive virtually no rain for decades.
If a desert would receive more than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain per year on average consistently over many years it would no longer be considered a desert.
There are five major deserts in the U.S. and all are located in the southwestern part of the country. Great Basin Desert Chihuahuan Desert Sonoran Desert Mojave Desert Colorado Plateau Desert
A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rainfall on average per year. Some deserts receive virtually no precipitation for years.
A desert receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain per year on average. Some deserts may receive little or no precipitation for many years.
No deserts receive 'feet' of rain. A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation on average per year. Some deserts receive virtually no rainfall for decades, even centuries.
A desert is defined as an area that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year on average. There are over two dozen major deserts in the world and each has its own climate statistics. Some deserts receive virtually no rain for decades. Others receive up to ten inches per year on average. With a particular location this answer could provide a more specific answer.
Receives less than 25 cm of rain per year.Every desert is different. A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain per year on average. Some deserts receive no measurable rain for decades, even centuries.
A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation on average per year. Some deserts may receive more than that during wet years but the average over many years is still below 10 inches.
A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches of rain on average per year. That's 10/12 or 5/6 of a foot. However, some deserts receive virtually no rain.