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Deserts

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

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Which desert is the largest in North America?

The largest desert is the Great Basin Desert, which is about 42,000 km2 larger than the second largest, the Chihauhaun Desert.
The largest desert in North America is the Great Basin Desert.
The Chihuahuan Desert is the largest desert in North America.

The Great Sandy Desert the Gibson Desert and the Great Victoria Desert are known together as what?

These deserts collectively form what is known as the Australian Desert, or the Great western Desert, as they border each other, but contain distinctly different soil types and geological characteristics.

What are characteristics of deserts?

The main characteristic that defines a desert is lack of precipitation. A desert is defined as a region that receives less than 10 inches (250 mm) of rainfall per year on average. The desert also has a high evaporation rate and evaporation and transpiration far exceed the annual precipitation.

Where in Libya was the highest recorded temperature of 58 ºc 136.4 ºf in the Sahara Desert?

Actually, most scientists discount the Libyan temperature reading as it was made by inexperienced technicians (Italian soldiers) who did not use proper procedures. The highest reliably measured temperature was 134 degrees F taken at Furnace Creek of Death Valley in the Mojave Desert on July 10, 1913.

What air mass has the driest air?

Arid air mass is dry and characterized by deserts

Why is an oasis called a green spot in a desert?

It is called the green spot because there are many plants in oasis.

Do deserts have seasons?

Yes, deserts do have seasons but they are not as distinct as seasons in more temperate climates.

Where is a desert in the desert?

The great majority of the land mass of Australia is either arid or sem-arid, there is very little surface water, the rain fall is low and there are very few rivers that actually run other than immediately after heavy rain. Some of the larger deserts are the Great Victoria Desert, the Gibson Desert, the Tanami Desert, the Great Sandy Desert, the Little Sandy Desert, Sturt Stony Desert, the Simpson Desert. That accounts for most of the west of the continent, nearly two-thirds.

How wide is Asia's desert?

Which Asia desert? There are many.

Is the whole entire country Iran a desert?

No! not at all! Iran is a country with different climate. It has deserts, mountains, jungles, rivers, seas and.... some cites are very hot, some are cold, some have 4 seasons. and with a 2-3 days travel, you can see all this climate! so interesting:)

Why are most of the arid and semi-arid environments of the world found between 20 degrees north and 40 degrees north latitudes and 20 degrees south and 40 degrees south latitudes?

At the equator the moist air rises and rain falls over the tropics. The air then moves north and south of the equator and sinks between 20 degrees and 40 degrees north and south. Since the air is now dry and sinking, little rain falls and the areas around these latitudes are deserts and semiarid lands.

What is largest cold desert?

Antarctica is the coldest and largest desert.

Does California have a desert and the lowest elevation?

California does have a desert (in the south), called the Mojave Desert. In this desert, there is a place called Death Valley, which is the lowest point in North America (not the world, however). Death Valley is 282 feet below sea level.

What is the name of a large dry area that stretches across Northern Africa and is very difficult to live in or cross?

The Sahara meets that description. It is a huge desert that covers nearly all of the northen third of Africa.

Is it hot on Mercury or cold during the day?

very hot during the day as it is the closest planet to the sun =]

How do animals in the desert compete for their needs?

Some compete for thier needs like some animals:

At night when it's cold they rome around and search for food and in the day some dig holes to travel around.

Hope this helped.

What is the location of the southwest desert?

The southwest has deserts in the following states:

California

Arizona

Nevada

New Mexico

Texas

Colorado

Utah

What are the causes of desertion?

Desertion can be caused by a variety of factors, including personal dissatisfaction with military life, fear of combat, and a desire to escape difficult conditions. Psychological factors, such as trauma or mental health issues, may also contribute to a soldier's decision to desert. Additionally, issues such as poor leadership, lack of support, or family problems can influence the choice to leave. Economic factors and the desire for a better life can also play a significant role in this decision.

What deserts are in Colombia?

There is a small area of desert that Columbia shares with Venezuela called the Guajira Desert.