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Why is the sunlight important in a desert?
A desert is a dry area because of the lack of precipitation. Most of the deserts and especially the hot deserts in the world have globally a very high sunshine duration. The deserts don't receive very much precipitation throughout the year, which normally means clouds are rare but not necessarily. For example the Atacama Desert, which is the driest desert in the world is mainly very sunny but cities which surround the desert like Arica are extremely dry and only receive less than 1 mm of rain anually but these desert cities have a high cloud cover and the days are generally foggy. The deserts are sunny for the same reason which makes them dry. The main aridity causes are the subtropical ridge(the descending part of the Hadley Cell), the rain shadow, the continentality or the influence of a cold ocean current, which comes directly from the Poles.
What happens to light waves in a hot desert?
Light waves are always refracted to some degree by convection currents and vertical refractivity gradients in air. That's why astronomers want to see starlight that has passed through as little air as possible. It's also the reason that the legends of flying horses and magic carpets originated in the regions with the hottest deserts.
Which is the most likely reason that some of the largest desert in this world are found to the north of the Himalayan mountains and the tibetan plateau?
The high terrain blocks the monsoon moisture from the south from reaching areas in China and Mongolia, producing rain shadow deserts in that region.
Why fewer animals live in desert than a rainforest?
There are two main types of desert: hot desert and cold desert (also called tundra).In the tundra, animals need to be able to stay warm, and therefor there are few or no cold blooded vertebrates. Trees can't even grow in cold deserts because the winter is so cold that the soil stays frozen year round, just a few inches beneath the surface.In hot deserts, plants are primarily affected by the heat because it increases the rate that water evaporates. However, desert plants are very good at conserving their water. For animals, hot deserts are often so hot, that they simply hide underground until nighttime. For those that don't, it increases how much water loss they have and thus, they need more water (although there are animals, like meerkats, that live in hot deserts and still are active during the day, yet they get all of the water that they need from food).Clarification:Tundra and desert are two distinct biomes. While they may share some characteristics, they are different biomes.Deserts are divided into two general types:Hot Deserts - such as the Sahara, Arabian Desert, Mojave DesertCold Deserts - such as the Atacama, Gobi, Antarctica and Great BasinSome cold deserts may get quite hot during the summer but winter temperatures can be very cold. They are sometimes called 'cold winter deserts.' Hot deserts usually stay mild in the winter but summers are very hot. Some cold deserts are classified as such because of their geographic location near the sea that tends to moderate their temperatures. Both the Atacama and the Namib Deserts are generally mild the year round with no temperature extremes. Sometimes they are labeled as 'cool coastal deserts.'
Are you more likely to find a hot desert in the northern or southern part of the US and why?
Are you asking about desserts or deserts? The difference is one is generally some kind of sweet one typically enjoys after dinner, while the other is a very arid ecosystem. As for desserts, they are universally found throughout the entire US. As far as deserts are concerned it is less about North and South and more about East/West. The answer is West. Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Nevada, California, and Utah all have desert ecosystems in them. The reason the deserts tend to form out West is because deserts are often formed because they fall on the leeward side of the mountains. Weather systems will get caught on one side of the mountain producing lush vegetation on one side, while the other remain barren and dry. This forms more so towards Western America because of the Rocky Mountains and the fact that they block the weather systems.
Why do crystals form in nature?
There is no specific reason for it, it is just an occurrence of nature.
What is the practical occurrence of the tyndall effect?
A practical example is it's the reason the sky is blue.
What is the reason for the occurrence of the four season?
Because of the four season we can be ready for the coming seasons
What is the main reason aircraft accident investigations are conducted?
Investigations are conducted to avoid occurrence.
The primary reason for the dry summer subtropical climate in North America is?
The primary reason for the dry summer subtropical climate in North America is the influence of subtropical high-pressure systems that dominate the region during the summer months. These high-pressure systems bring sinking air which inhibits cloud formation and precipitation, leading to dry conditions.
Why does it rain in bangladesh so much?
The reason why it rains in so much in Bangladesh is because of their climate. Bangladesh has a subtropical monsoon climate.
List the main influences of South African national law and give the main reason for their occurrence?
its law
Do Gecko migrate?
No; leopard geckos live the deserts; it is the same climate all year and there is no reason for migration
Can there be tropical cyclones in Finland why or why not?
There cannot be tropical cyclones in Finland for the simple reason that Finland is not in a tropical or subtropical area. In order for cyclones to form, certain conditions are required, and one of these conditions is sea surface temperatures of 26.5 degrees Celsius or higher. This does not occur in the seas around Finland.
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.
I have headache for no reason what can this be?
If its a one time occurrence then it could simply have been from a bump or a temporary stress. If you continue to get headaches a conclusion may be reached as to the cause.
What is one reason why the ecosystem in Connecticut is different than in Mexico?
Latitude is the most obvious, as Connecticut lies on the temperate zone while most of Mexico lies on the subtropical zone.
