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The only true ice desert is Antarctica and no plants grow there except for a few nonvascular plants that survive along the coast where there is no ice and somewhat milder conditions.
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How plants in deserts are different from other plants?
Plants in the desert are shorter & have developed the adaptation to survive long periods of drought & hot weather
How does dropping of leaves help plants to adapt to the extreme cold temperature?
Plant leaves usually have plenty of free water molecules in them. Under extreme cold conditions, if essential oils are not present to bind the water molecules in them, the free water will change in to ice, thus increasing the volume of ice crystals and ultimately rupturing the cell wall. Dropping of leaves saves the plants from damage caused by the ice formation. On the other hand, plants like Junipers do not drop their leaves and thrives well in snow deserts with the help of plenty of essential oils in them.
Are some deserts covered in other ways besides sand?
Yes, deserts can be covered in other materials besides sand, such as gravel, rock, salt flats, or ice. Each type of desert has its own unique features and characteristics based on the type of material that covers it.
What plants live in the semi arid desert?
Plants that can thrive in semi-arid deserts include cacti, succulents, agave, yucca, sagebrush, and mesquite. These plants have adapted to survive in arid conditions by storing water in their tissues or having deep root systems to access underground water sources.
Why do ice caps have more light than deserts?
Ice caps reflect more light due to their high albedo, which is the measure of how much sunlight is reflected by a surface. The bright, white surface of ice and snow reflects a significant portion of incoming solar radiation, whereas deserts, which often have darker, more absorbent surfaces, absorb more sunlight. This difference in reflectivity leads to ice caps having more light reflected back into the atmosphere compared to deserts. Additionally, the presence of ice and snow can create a different light environment, enhancing brightness in polar regions.
What plants are in deserts?
The only true ice desert is Antarctica and no plants grow there except for a few nonvascular plants that survive along the coast where there is no ice and somewhat milder conditions.
What plants are found in African deserts?
The most common plants in deserts are cacti. These plants are able to go for long period of time without water and that is why they do well in deserts.
Do all deserts look alike?
No, deserts look quite different. Some are covered by sand, some with rock and some with ice. Some are barren of plants while others have abundant plants. Some have many mountains, others may have rolling hills or plains.
What state would not have native desert plants?
All the mainland states have deserts, and all have native plants. Tasmania has no deserts, so logically it has no native desert plants. However it may have plants, also found in deserts.
What are the benefits of deserts?
the benefits are the plants (cacti) that grows only in deserts
What plants are in the deserts or tundra in Romania?
Romania hasn't tundra and deserts.
What is the importance of deserts?
The importance of the deserts are..- Deserts are fertile for animals & plants. *Fertile: good place to live
What are some ice deserts?
Antarctica is an ice desert and the largest desert in the world.
What plants are in the desert of Maine?
Maine has no true deserts. It does have a small area of barren silt uncovered during the last ice age but it only resembles a desert superficially.
Are there fertile deserts?
Most deserts have fertile soil but need irrigation to grow plants.
Are there deserts with ice?
Yes, Antarctica is the world's largest desert and is covered by ice and snow.
Are there plants in cold deserts?
Yes, there are plants in cold deserts. Even some sheltered parts of the Antarctic Desert have a few lichens, mosses and algae.
