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Deserts are characterized by aridity.

semi-arid, arid or hyper-arid

this means precipitation levels of under 250 mm and less of increased aridity

generally there is a huge diurnal range that leads to weathering like exfoliation/insolations/spheroidal or possibly freeze thaw with water.

but i need to write essay... so look up the influence of water like garua winds etc

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