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Deserts are found on every continent of the world, including some small patches of semiarid land in Europe. Most deserts are found on the leeward side of mountain ranges. The mountains prevent moisture from moving over the leeward side and, thus, deserts form.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe southwester United States has the major deserts of that country. Major deserts are found in :
Nevada
Arizona
Texas
Utah
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∙ 8y agoThere are over 2 dozen major desert areas in the world. To view this list along with their locations, click on this link.
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∙ 10y agoDeserts are found on every continent. Even Europe has some very small patches of semiarid desert.
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∙ 11y agoYou get deserts wherever rain is scarce and rare, but usually inland and close to the equator.
every where
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∙ 12y agoSahara desert =D
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How many deserts are there in the world and where it is situated?
There are a total of 25 deserts in this world situated in various parts of the world. Here is the link for their names and locations.
What parts of the world are dry and hot?
Some parts of the world that are known for being dry and hot include deserts like the Sahara in Africa, the Atacama in South America, and the Arabian Desert in the Middle East. Other regions with hot and arid climates include parts of Australia, the southwestern United States, and parts of the Middle East.
Is Europe only full of deserts?
No. There is hardly any desert in Europe, and nothing like deserts in other parts of the world.
Do most deserts have low elevation?
No, deserts or parts of deserts can be several thousand feet in elevation.
Why are deserts baren places?
Because other parts of the world,little or no rain falls, making the land barren.
Are canyons parts of a desert?
Canyons are found in many deserts around the world.
Are there 23 deserts around the world?
There are at least 24 major deserts in the world and a number of smaller deserts.
In which parts of Pakistan do you find deserts and why?
There are two main deserts: Thal Desert and Cholistan Desert.
What two deserts are in Iraq?
Both the Arabian and the Syrian Deserts enter parts of Iraq.
Are Australian deserts flat or hilly?
Parts of Australia's deserts are flat and others are hilly.
Are there deserts in California?
Parts of the Mojave, Sonoran and Great Basin Deserts enter California.
How much of our world do deserts cover?
almost a third of the world are deserts!
