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Are the North and South Poles considered deserts?
The South Pole, which is located in Antarctica, is a desert. The North Pole is not located on a continent but on sea ice so cannot be considered as a desert. Continental lands that do surround the Arctic would be considered as tundra.
Where is the Arctic Desert?
Actually, the Arctic is not really a desert. Most of it is sea ice and those parts that do occur on land are tundra which is a distinctly different biome. The Antarctic is a true desert, however.
Why is Arctic a desert?
The Arctic is not a desert. Most of the Arctic is sea ice, not solid land. Most of the small area that is on land is considered as tundra, a separate biome from the desert. The Antarctic is grounded on solid earth and is considered to be a true desert because of its low precipitation each year.
What animal is rare in the desert?
Saharan Cheetah Desert Hedgehogs Sand Foxes Lybian Striped Weasel (like the skunk of the desert) Striped Hyena Brown Hyena
Can there be permafrost in a desert?
This could only occur in arctic "deserts" such as Antarctica,where desert is defined by the comparatively low precipitation, not by the lack of water. Deserts outside the arctic region (tundra) cannot have permafrost, which is permanently frozen ground.
Where are the tundra polar deserts found?
Tundras are a separate biome from deserts. The only polar desert is the Antarctic Desert. Most of the land area in the Arctic is tundra.
Where is the location of the Arctic Desert?
Most scientists do not recognize an Arctic Desert. The Arctic consists mostly of sea ice or areas of tundra - a distinct biome that differed from a desert. Antarctica, however, is recognized as a true polar desert.
Where are the polar deserts of the world?
Most scientists consider Antarctica to be the only true polar desert. The Arctic is mostly sea ice or tundra.
What are 2 names of polar deserts?
There is actually only one true polar desert and that is the Antarctic Desert. The Arctic region consists primarily of sea ice and some tundra and is not considered to be a true desert.
Why can the Arctic tundra be called a desert?
The Arctic tundra can be called a desert because it has low precipitation levels, limited plant life, and harsh environmental conditions. Like deserts, the tundra experiences extreme temperatures and has minimal vegetation due to the cold climate.
Where is the most biodiversity where is the least biodiversity?
the lowest biodiversity is in the polar regions!#NEW~NEW!!
What is it a tundra?
Permanent Polar Desert.
What desert is located above the tundra?
There is no desert above the tundra. Instead, there is Arctic sea ice.
What is the clothing in the Arctic Desert?
There is an Antarctic Desert but no Arctic Desert. The Arctic is mostly open sea, frozen sea ice and tundra.
What biome has animals such as polar bears arctic foxes and mountain goats?
Tundra
What are some names of Arctic deserts?
The only true polar desert is the Antarctic Desert which covers nearly all of Antarctica. The Arctic region is mainly open sea or sea ice and the small land areas are tundra rather than desert.
What is a arctic tundra mammal?
a wolf polar bears
