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Some scientists classify deserts are either hot or cold, others break that down further:
Subtropical Desert - Sahara, Great Victorian, Chihuahuan, etc.
Cool Coastal Desert - Namib, Atacama, etc.
Cold Winter Desert - Gobi, Great Basin, Antarctica, etc.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoA desert is a region that receives, on average, less than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year.
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∙ 10y agoA desert is a place that gets less than 25cm (10 in) of rain a year. The evaporation rate is higher than the precipitation the area receives.
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∙ 9y agoA desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rain on average per year.
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∙ 8y agoClassifications of deserts:1.) Hot subtropical deserts
2.) Cold winter deserts
3.) Cool coastal deserts
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∙ 12y agoSahara desert
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What degrees is it in the desert?
A desert can be hot or cold. A desert is classified as a place that receives little to no rainfall.
Which part of India is covered by tropical desert?
Some of the Asian deserts are classified as hot subtropical deserts, such as the Thar Desert and the Arabian Desert. Some Asian deserts are classified as cold winter deserts, such as the Taklamakan Desert and the Gobi Desert.
On what continent is the Sechura Desert located?
The Sechura Desert is in western Peru in South America. It is just north of the Atacama Desert and is classified as a cool coastal desert.
Are there any coastal deserts in North America?
The Sonoran Desert in Mexico does reach the coastline of the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez but is classified as a hot subtropical desert and not a coastal desert.
What is the average rainfall for the Osoyoos Desert?
Osoyoos has semiarid climate and is not classified as a desert. It receives an average of 279.4 mm (11 inches) of rainfall annually.
What type of desert is the Mojave Desert?
The Mojave is classified as a hot subtropical desert.
What category of desert is the Sahara?
The Sahara is classified as a hot desert.
What sort of desert is the Sahara?
The Sahara is classified as a hot desert.
Which continent is classified as a desert?
Most of the continent of Antarctica is desert.
What degrees is it in the desert?
A desert can be hot or cold. A desert is classified as a place that receives little to no rainfall.
Is the Kalahari Desert cold or hot?
The Kalahari is classified as a hot sub tropical desert.
What is a cold desert of Africa?
Africa has no cold deserts but the Namib Desert is classified as a cool coastal desert.
What is a desert in Rome?
There is no desert in or around Rome. It receives entirely too much rain to be classified as desert.
What do you classify the Tanami Desert?
The Tanami Desert is a desert in northern Australia situated in the Northern Territory. It is classified as a hot, subtropical desert.
Why are Pacific mountain ranges classified as having desert climates?
A desert climate refers to an area where little or no precipitation occurs. This means that some pacific mountain ranges can be classified as having a desert climate.
Which North American desert is a cold desert?
Both the Great Basin Desert and the Colorado Plateau Desert are classified as cold winter deserts.
Does Yellowstone National Park have a desert?
No, Yellowstone does not have a desert. It receives much too much precipitation each year to be classified as a desert.
