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How does water scarcity affect the lives of people in the cold and hot deserts respectively?
how does water scarcity affect the lives of people in the cold and hot deserts
Why are desert animals mostly nocturnal?
In hot deserts it's cooler at night, so if animals come out then they lose less water.
Why hot and cold deserts are sparsely populated?
Deserts are dry, no matter hot or cold. It is the lack of water that keeps population low.
Why are hot deserts so hot?
Not all deserts are hot. Some are because of lack of water and vegetation and the lighter soil
Why do most people not live in deserts?
Because deserts are hot and most people probably do not like hot weather and also their is not a lot of water supply.
Why are deserts the hottest places on the planet?
Not all deserts are hot. They can be cold like Antarctica. But the primary reason hot deserts are hot is that lack of water. There are few clouds, plants, or soil layers to shield the surface, and no surface water to cool by evaporation. Hot rock and sand absorb the Sun's heat, then radiate it again, which is why deserts can be unbearably hot in the day and yet very cold at night.
Why are hot deserts next to oceans?
Not all hot deserts are near oceans. Most are located some distance from water. There are, however, some cold deserts located near an ocean - the Namib, Sechura and Atacama Deserts are examples.
Why do very few live in the deserts in the world?
Because their is no water and it is hot!
Can you survive in hot deserts?
with enough water and protection from the sun... yes
What do deserts do for earth?
Nothing! They are just hot and sandy with not a lot of water.
Why are deserts hotter in summer?
Not all deserts are hot. The Gobi Desert in Asia is an example of a desert with cool or cold areas. The term "Desert" does not refer to the average temperature of this biome; it refers to the lack of water and limited precipitation it receives.
Drinking water- should you use hot water tap?
Never
