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What do you often look at geography?
deserts, rainforest and much more
Are some deserts covered in other ways besides sand?
yes, you get rocky deserts (the Sahara is actually more rock than sand), you also get ice deserts (Artic and Antartic) where there is snow and icy winds, but no actual rainfall -
Why do eastern and southern Africa have a milder and drier climate than those of West Africa?
Eastern Africa has more deserts than Western Africa, which has many more savannahs, and Southern Africa also has more deserts than Western Africa
Wind erosion only occurs in deserts?
Wind erosion, the transportation of weathered material can take place anywhere in the natural world, not just in deserts. However, the process is more noticeable and effective in deserts, which are wide, open, dry and flat.
What kind of effects does the melting of the polar ice cap cause?
This is would result in the loss of habitats to many species of animals, for example the polar bear. The melting in ice caps would cause sea levels to rise. Islands would sink. Countries like Bangladesh will experience more floods because their land lies in low altitudes.
Ice caps more light than deserts because they have a higher albedo?
reflect
Because ice caps have a higher albedo they do what more than deserts?
They reflect the sun's radiation.
What causes dramatic variations in the polar ice caps?
The seasons. Polar ice melts more in the summer, and less in the winter.
Which has more land - deserts or rainforests?
Deserts cover much more of the earth's surface than do rainforests.
Do deserts have more stones than sand?
Some deserts have more sand (ergs) while others (regs) have more rock.
Does North America or Australia have more deserts?
Yes there are many deserts in Australia
Does Africa have most deserts?
No, Asia claims more deserts and larger desert area.
Do deserts have seasons?
Yes, deserts do have seasons but they are not as distinct as seasons in more temperate climates.
Is there lot or less amount of light in the desert?
Deserts do not receive more or less sunlight than areas near the desert at the same latitude. However, since deserts have far fewer clouds than non-desert areas they may receive more sun. However, the hours of daylight are no more than in surrounding regions.
What causes a tree to bloom?
Light and temperature causes a tree to bloom. During the spring when the temperature warms up and there is more light, the trees will start to have their flowers blossom or leaves begin to grow.
Causes for the ice caps to melt?
Temperature and pressure is the answer. Also, a piece of ice will melt faster when there is more surface area like with a hollow ice cube.
What continents have three or more deserts?
Australia, Asia and Africa each have three or more deserts. Add to that North America and South America each of which have 3 or more deserts. Only Europe and Antarctica are limited to one desert each.
