answersLogoWhite

0

Many, if not all, desert areas are growing rather than shrinking through a process called desertification.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Natural Sciences

What regions are characterized by tropical desert climates?

The most desert climate regions can be found lying between the 30 degree north and 30 degree south latitude lines. These areas are the closest to the equator and incur the hottest and driest conditions on Earth.


Where are Sandstorms most Common?

Sandstorms are most common in arid desert regions around the world, such as the Sahara Desert in Africa, the Arabian Desert in the Middle East, and the Gobi Desert in Asia. These regions have the perfect combination of dry, sandy terrain and high winds that can cause sandstorms to occur frequently.


Where are many of the driest climates found on Earth?

Many of the driest climates on Earth are found in desert regions, such as the Sahara Desert in Africa, the Arabian Desert in the Middle East, and the Atacama Desert in South America. These regions receive very low amounts of precipitation and are characterized by arid conditions and sparse vegetation.


How are desert regions and tropical grasslands alike and how are they different?

Desert regions and tropical grasslands are both characterized by low precipitation levels and are typically found in areas with warm temperatures. However, desert regions have very low vegetation cover and are often sandy, rocky, or barren, while tropical grasslands have tall grasses and scattered trees. Desert regions also tend to have extreme temperature variations between day and night, while tropical grasslands typically have a more consistent climate.


What Are The Four Main Land Regions In California?

coast mountains desert highlands

Related Questions

What is a half-desert?

There is no such thing as half-desert. There are semi-desert regions and semi-arid regions which are the same thing. They are regions that resemble the desert in some respects but receive more rainfall than the desert. These regions would average more than 10 inches (250 mm) of precipitation per year.


What are the desert regions?

There are about 26 major desert regions of the world. To view the list and the locations of these deserts click on this link


What is a Low Desert?

low desert is a name for the desert of California regions that includes Colorado desert and Yuha desert


What are the four desert regions of North America?

There are five major desert regions in North America:Mojave DesertGreat Basin DesertChihuahuan DesertSonoran DesertColorado Plateau Desert


What is the most important desert in California desert regions?

The Mojave is the largest desert in California.


Do you find snakes in the desert regions?

Yes, snakes are found in desert regions except in some of the cold deserts, such as Antarctica.


How is the Caviar Desert related to Europe's arid regions?

caviar is not a desert


Where does desert sand originate from?

Desert sand originates from the erosion of rocks and minerals in desert regions.


What are the names of the five regions of the North American Desert?

Five regions of North American Deserts are as follow: (1) Chihuahuan Desert (2) Great Basin Desert (3) Mojave Desert (4) Sonoran Desert (5) Block Rock Desert


Which biome is still growing in size desert or forest?

Some deserts are growing in size, forests are shrinking.


How do animals live in desert regions?

Buy their skin and how it reacts to the hot desert


Where do desert regions lie in Egypt?

Nearly the entire country of Egypt is desert.