Arid climates are caused by lack of precipitation, and warm, downward winds. Vegetation is sparse in arid regions and farming can only be done successfully with irrigation.
All dry climate regions have low annual rainfall.
There are fewer plants to anchor the soil in arid and semi-arid regions.
(B) The acid dissolved in water found in arid regions is more damaging to rock.
Water is necessary for chemical weather, so arid climates experience less chemical weathering than humid regions. Also, fewer plants exist to decay and contribute organic acids.
semi-arid conditions
Chemical weathering is slowest in cold, arid regions.
The weather conditions in fort bridger in 1843 was very arid.
There are fewer plants to anchor the soil in arid and semi-arid regions.
Arid & Semi-Arid
main characteristics of the vegetation of arid and semi arid regions
arid
No
Yes, people do live in arid regions. They have adapted to the conditions by using techniques such as water conservation, drought-resistant crops, and strategic location of settlements near water sources.
Poor farming practices as well as over grazing by livestock are two major causes for desertification.
No
(B) The acid dissolved in water found in arid regions is more damaging to rock.
Deserts are arid. There is no such thing as a 'semi-arid' desert. Semi-arid regions are steppes or grasslands.
Arid