Is there groundwater in deserts

Answer 1

Yes, there are rivers that pass through deserts. A few examples -

the Nile passes through the Sahara.

the Rio Grande flows through the Chihuahuan Desert

the Colorado River flows through the Mojave Desert

The Tigris and the Euphrates Rivers flow through the deserts of Iraq.

Answer 2

A river is just passing through a desert and is not part of the overall desert biome, except in the immediate area around the river. It would be little different from you taking a walk or drive in the desert. You are just passing through and not an integral part of the biome.

Answer 3

Yes there is.

Ground water is the type of drinkable water that has the longest "resident" time.

Meaning it can stay underground for thousands of years before being used or drying up. When it rains, a significant amount of water is absorbed into the ground and stays in reserve for many years.

Answer 4

Yes, deserts have streams and some even host major rivers. The Nile, the Rio Grande and the Colorado all flow through deserts. Many streams are intermittent and only flow during the rainy season or during the season of the Snow melt in surrounding mountains.

Answer 5

There are ephemeral streams in some deserts. There is only surface water visible after a recent heavy rain. During the dry season the water is not visible but may be present some distance below the surface.

Answer 6

Yes, a couple examples are the Great Salt Lake in Utah and Pyramid Lake in Nevada.

Answer 7

The Nile river in Africa, the Rio Grande in North America, The Colorado River in North America

Answer 8

Yes, there are rivers in the desert. The Nie River, the Rio Grande and the Colorado River and several others all flow through deserts.