0
Deserts
A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation
5,820 Questions
How did the Gibson Desert get its name?
The Gibson Desert was named by explorer Ernest Giles after a member of his party, Alfred Gibson, who became lost and presumably died in this desert during an expedition in 1874.
Why are deserts less inhabited as compared to other places on earth?
It is harder to find food and water in a desert. Nomads tend to travel across desert going from one water-hole to the next - which could be some considerable distances apart.
What two deserts are found in Africa?
There are three major deserts found in Africa:
Sahara Desert
Namib Desert
Kalahari Desert
How much rain does a desert get every year using 1in equals 2.54cm?
it gets 9.85 if your question written like this:1in=2.54
Where in california are the deserts located?
The majority of California's deserts are found in the southern region, and along the border between California and New Mexico. In addition, there are a few deserts scattered along the eastern border between California and Nevada.
Remember, California does not have blistering hot sandy deserts with camels and only sand. They actually reach really low temperatures at night and are covered in tumbleweed, Joshua trees, and other desert plants, including cacti!
Because other parts of the world,little or no rain falls, making the land barren.
What deserts have small communities?
All deserts have small communities. There are even research stations in the Antarctic Desert.
because the animals that like hot and dy humid need some were to live
What equipment do you need in the desert?
shoes, preferably boots that protect the ankles
loose fitting, light colored clothing
a broad-brimmed hat
a good canteen to carry sufficient water
a compass and or GPS
a small first aid kit
waterproof matches
high energy snacks
at least one hiking partner. Never hike alone in the desert in case you suffer an emergency.
How can kangaroos live in deserts?
They don't. Kangaroos do not live in sandy deserts, although the red kangaroo can live in semi-arid desert areas.
Kangaroos need to be where there is adequate vegetation to supply their food. They are more likely to be found in grasslands and bushland, where the trees are not too close to each other. They also inhabit coastal areas, often swimming out to offshore islands.
Despite what many people believe, kangaroos can only go for a maximum of 5-7 days without actually drinking water. They will only survive this time if they have access to fresh grass and vegetation with sufficient moisture content.
What two things did the cultures of the desert west include?
Please specify which 'desert west' - Africa, Asia, North America, South America, or Australia.
Aralkum is the new desert name. The desert came in to view on the seabed of the remains of the Aral Sea.
Where is the Nafid Desert located?
There is no Nafid Desert. If you are referring to the Namib Desert, it is located on the southwestern coast of Africa.
What 3rd-largest state has the driest desert?
California - the Mojave Desert is the driest in the United States.
What is the name of the desert that lies in the eastern part of Jammu and Kashmir?
Ladakh is a high desert region of India in the state of Jammu and Kashmir that currently extends from the Kuen Lun mountain range to the main Great Himalayas to the south, inhabited by people of Indo-Aryan and Tibetan descent.
