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Deserts

A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation

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How are ponds rivers and deserts are similar?

They are similar because they are all part of the earth. Another way they are similar is because they are all nonliving. ( in science called abiotic) The last way is that there are organisms living in or on them. Sorry this answer is not very specific. I had a really good answer for you but it got deleted. I hope this helps you!

Does Ontario have a desert?

There are no deserts in Ontario.

How is desert land used by humans And why is it used like that?

well sand is used to make glass, so deserts could be a good resource. hope this kind of helps!

How strong are the winds in deserts?

During a windstorm, the air can whip the sandy earth up and over 150 mph at times. Anyone caught in this has the risk of choking to death, or being buried and trapped under the dunes. This, just like locusts and drought, wreaks havoc for farmers and their harvest. This in turn causes lack of food and famine. That's why it is no coincidence that the continent with the largest desert, Africa, is also the poorest.

What deserts does South Africa have?

The only desert in the country of South Africa is the Kalahari.

What is the human life in hot deserts?

The human life

the life here is very difficult .

Are there any animals or plants that could harm humans in the desert?

Yes, there are a number of plants that are toxic if ingested and also animals that can be dangerous to humans.

Which lake lies between the Great Sandy Desert and the Gibson Desert in Western Australia?

Lake Disappointment lies between the Great Sandy Desert and the Gibson Desert.

How does the desert grow so big?

Deserts grow because of desertification. It happens when people farm an area with already poor nutrients and a low water supply. They use up what little ability the ground has to grow plants, and as a result, the ground becomes desert. This usually happens on the edge of deserts.

What are problems and solutions in the Mojave Desert?

Overview Established in 1993, the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) is one of 35 local air districts in the State of California responsible for regulating stationary sources of air pollution, and advocating a reduction in mobile emissions. When boxes full of files began taking over the MDAQMDs valuable workspaces, Clerk of the Board and Records Manager, assessed the situation and discovered that the agency's records management problems ran far deeper than crowded cubicles. Fire-safe filing cabinets were over-flowing with paper, and off-site storage facilities were at maximum capacity. After evaluating several records management solutions, the MDAQMD selected Questys Document Management Software and Questys LegisStream, an electronic agenda management system

Why is the desert endangered?

Because of water loss and more buildings being built it means countries are increasing mayjorly so more of the dessart is being used and off the top of my head I once remember researching that in approximately 15years 1/4 of the dessert would have been scrapped and buildings would have been built over the top if it. If you have any other information please tell me. Ty ( thank you )

Where is the Pategonian Desert located?

The Pategonian Desert is located in southern Argentina and small areas of Chile.

How do the pampas of South America differ from the desert lands of Mexico?

The pampas of Argentina receive considerably more rain than the deserts of Mexico. Therefore, they can support more plant life, usually in the form of grasses and shrubs. They are also cooler than the desert.

What are 5 producers in the Savannah Desert?

There is no such place as the 'Savannah Desert.' The savanna is a grassland and a different biome from a desert. It receives more rainfall than a desert.

What are the animals of the Sahara desert today in 2009?

Addax antelope,

barn owls,

cape hare,

dama deer,

desert hedgehog,

Dorcas gazelle,

fan-tailed raven,

Fennec fox,

gerbil,

horned viper,

jackal,

jerboa,

mouse,

Nubian bustard,

ostrich,

sand fox,

shrew,

slender mongoose,

spiny-tailed lizard,

spotted hyena,

variety of snakes

and of course man with his camel :)

Why do rain shadows form?

Mountain ranges force moist air upward and the rain then falls on the windward side of the mountains forming a rain shadow on the leeward side. See the image above.

The Painted Desert is located in the which state?

arizona
It is located in Arizona near the city of Flagstaff.
Arizona

Is there a speed limit in the desert?

That depends on the jurisdiction. Highways passing through a desert almost always have a posted speed limit that is enforced. Off roading in the desert is discouraged (and in some areas illegal) as it destroys fragile habitat that can take years to reestablish. While there is no posted speed limit here, common sense states that you will think before tearing through the desert at ridiculous speeds. I live in the Chihuahuan Desert and every year people are killed here while driving at breakneck speeds in 4 wheel drive vehicles or ATVs.

How is Texas environmentally similar to or different from a desert?

Texas is a huge state and has a variety of climate regions including the Chihuahuan Desert of the far western part of the state. Texas also has grasslands, forests, wetlands, etc.

What are the top five largest desert cities?

Cairo Lima Los Angeles Phoenix Can't think of the fifth

How small can a desert be?

The smallest desert in the world is the Carcross Desert in the Yukon. It is only one square mile in area.