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Deserts
A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation
5,820 Questions
What is in the cactus that enables it to live?
A cactus can store water in its fleshy stem and this enables it to survive periods of drought.
Is the city of Los Angeles by a river or is it by a desert?
Los Angeles is by the Los Angeles River but only a short drive to the Mojave Desert.
Why is one of the deserts in Australia also named Victoria?
The Great Victoria Desert which is named for Queen Victoria.
In what region of Texas would you find mountains and desert?
Deserts and mountains are found in far-west Texas.
Why is savanna hot in the afternoon and cold in the night?
An African Savanna is hot in the day and cold at night because in the day, the sun heats up the earth, and Africa is at the equator, where the sun has a smaller area to heat, so it is extremely hot. But at night, it is extremely cold because there are no clouds to keep the heat in, so the heat just escapes. Think of the clouds as a blanket over the world. No blanket, no heat.
Why is it freezing at night in the desert?
It rarely gets below freezing at night in the hot deserts. However, it can quickly get quite chilly. Humidity and clouds are rare in the desert. Without clouds and humidity to hold heat, the warmth of the day rapidly radiates back into space once the sun goes down.
In which 2 countries is the Libyan Desert located?
The Libyan Desert, part of the larger Sahara, covers parts of Egypt and Libya.
Do succulents live in the desert?
Yes, there are many, many succulents that live in deserts around the world.
Is there signal in the Arizona desert?
Yes, all over the desert, the project was implemented by the United States Search and Rescue Task Force after the incidents of 2010.
What was the major water source in the southeast region?
The southeast region of what country? Please specify if you want an answer.
What desert is found on the Pacific Coast?
The Sonoran Desert in Mexico is on the coast as is the Sechura and the Atacama Deserts of South America
Where around the world is this desert biome found?
Eastern half of North America and in the middle of Europe. However, they are also some deciduous forests found in some parts of Asia, namely southwest Russia and eastern China.
Why are pistol-shot like sounds heard in the deserts during sunset?
Apparently, someone is target shooting.
Is true or false deserts often form in a rain shadow?
Many of the deserts around the world form in mountain rain shadows.
Why was Jericho important to traders?
Jericho was important to traders because it was built at an oasis. The oasis was a great stopping point in a early trading route. Most travelers stopped in Jericho to have some water and rest after traveling in the desert.
Is the raccoon a desert animal?
Yes, raccoons are found in North American deserts. They usually establish their home range close to permanent water, however. I work with wildlife in the Chihuahuan Desert and frequently have orphaned raccoons dropped off at my facility. Right now I have two such orphans that were dropped off as newborn babies about 6 months ago. They are now young adults and will soon be released back to the wild along the Rio Grande River of the Chihuahuan Desert.
Raccoons are a very adaptable animal and can be found in a variety of habitats, including in major cities and towns.
Which desert in South America almost never has rain?
Parts of the Atacama Desert have gone for more than 400 years without any measurable precipitation.
