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Dunes would be more prevalent in desert areas with an abundance of fine sand, few plants and a persistent wind.
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What' the term for a large area of sand dunes in the desert?
A large area of sand dunes in the desert is called a dune field. A large dune field is called an erg.
What are the large sand dunes found in Africa called?
The Kalahari desert is the large desert in southern Africa
Where are sand dunes likey to be?
Sand dunes are likely to be in a desert
How many sand dunes can can be in one desert?
There is no limit to the number of sand dunes in any particular desert.
Why doesn't Ireland have sand dunes?
Ireland would have some sand dunes around its coast. Ireland is not warm enough to have any deserts and so it does not have desert sand dunes.
What is a vast sea of sand?
Such a large area could be classed as a desert. But, a desert doesn't have to be entirely of sand and dunes. Antarctica is also classed as a desert.
What is one feature of the Sahara Desert?
Large sand dunes are one feature of the Sahara.
Are there dunes in the Sonoran Desert?
Yes, there are sand dunes in parts of the Sonoran Desert.
What are huge piles of sand called?
Large piles of sand are called dunes.
What are huge areas of shifting sand dunes?
The Sahara Desert, N. Africa, is often given as an example of a huge area of shifting sand dunes. Though, actually, the dunes form only a small part. The main part consists of rocky 'hamada': high, largely barren, hard, rocky plateaus, with very little sand.
Are there sand dunes in California?
in the desert
What are sand mounds in a desert?
Dunes.
