Deserts are found on all 'sides' of the world, in every hemisphere.
Most deserts are on the western side of continents, not the eastern side.
Deserts often form on the leeward side of a mountain.
There are at least 24 major deserts in the world and a number of smaller deserts.
almost a third of the world are deserts!
Deserts form on one side of mountains or high area masses.
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.
The two largest deserts in the world are Antarctica and the Sahara.
The four largest deserts in the world are:Antarctic DesertSaharaArabian DesertGobi DesertThe four largest deserts in the world are:Antarctic DesertSaharaArabian DesertGobi Desert
There are about 26 major desert regions in the world. For a list of these deserts click on this link.
Only about 20 percent of the deserts of the world are covered with sand.
No, sand covers about 20% of the deserts of the world.
For a list of the 24 largest deserts in the world click on this link.