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Deserts
A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation
5,820 Questions
Why would someone name the Empty Quarter the Empty Quarter?
The Rub al Khali, or Empty Quarter, is a large sand desert located in the Arabian Desert. It is essentially an area of sand that is nearly devoid of any form of life.
Explain why oases, camels, and military posts would be important to traders taking land routes to reach China.
How hot is it in the Great Sandy Desert?
The temperature range on the northern border near the Kimberley at Halls Creek is around 37 to 38 °C (99 to 100 °F). Regions further south average 38 to 42 °C (100 to 108 °F).
What are the sources of food in the desert?
Millions upon millions of people around the world live in deserts and the vast majority (over 99%) live in cities and towns where food is readily available in stores and markets or restaurants. I live in the Chihuahuan Desert and have a Wal*Mart SuperCenter a half mile from my home where I can purchase nearly any food I desire. There are also a number of restaurants and fast food establishments within a short walking distance of my home. For those who live far from a town or city, many of them grow at least part of their own food and purchase other food items when they make an occasional trip into town to stock up on supplies.
Where did the desert southwest Indians live?
North America's great southwest is actually home to four deserts: the Mojave (renowned as the hottest and driest), the Great Basin Desert, the Sonoran Desert, and (the largest) the Chihuahuan Desert.
Many natives were nomadic, making temporary homes near the small lakes and/or springs which would dry up in the summer heat. Then they would pack up and head for cooler climes, often in the hills, where natural shade could be found. They sometimes sought shelter in caves, or at the base of outcroppings.
At Oraibi, Arizona, the Hopi people built adobe and stone houses, that we know as pueblos.
The Pima people (near modern-day Phoenix, Arizona) built mud huts that utilized tree limbs as wall studs, much like a wickiup.
The Apache built hogan, wickiups, and tepees.
Some of the Western Shoshone lived in roofless grass huts.
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What is the name of the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument's desert?
The Sonoran desert is the dry, hot area that includes the Organ Pipe National Monument. In terms of the United States of America, it's found in the southwest. In terms of Mexico, it's found in the north.
Runoff from infrequent rainstorms creates what in the desert?
Flash floods - a big killer of humans in desert regions.
Do cougar or bears live in the Sonoran Desert?
Yes, cougars and bears are occasionally seen in the Sonoran Desert.
The Arabian Desert is probably the richest oil producing desert area.
What best describes the climatic factors that cause low latitude deserts like the Sahara in Africa?
Cool, dry air aloft is descending; surface winds are blowing toward the equator
Which countries in the Middle East are located in the Sahara Desert?
The Sahara is located in Africa and not in the Middle East. There are no Middle East countries covered by the Sahara.
Are the people of Arabian Peninsula monotheist before the emergence of Islam?
People of Arabian Peninsula were not monotheist before the emergence of Islam. They were worshiping idols as partners to Allah (or God in English).
Which desert plant lives for more than 1000 years?
There have been creosote bush (Larra tridentata) clones that have been carbon dated to 11,000 years old found in the Mojave Desert.
The Joshua Tree [Yucca brevifolia] is capable of living for more than 1,000 years. So is the Creosote bush[Larra tridentata]. The Desert Ironwood tree[Olneya tesota] gets close, with a life expectancy of 800 years.
What is the best time of year to travel to a desert?
Summertime is the hottest in a desert out of the year. Winter/spring/or fall is recommended. Still hot, but cooler.
What water in the desert is piped to coastal areas in Libya?
There are deep vast underground reservoirs in Libya that are being exploited in coastal areas.
Is it correct grammar to say Sahara desert when Sahara means desert?
Either is commonly used. However, it is unnecessary to add the word Desert to Sahara.
Can a person survive on an abandoned island for 15 days?
Clean, potable water is a must. You can only survive a few days without it. Distill sea water to get rid of the salt. Boil water for five to ten minutes to kill disease causing organisms.
Protect yourself from the elements. Exposure to extremes of heat or cold can kill you.
Shelter and fire are your priorities. A tarp, a poncho and a fire starter (matches, flint & steel, etc) can be a big help.
You want to be rescued if you are lost. Signaling devices such as smoke making fires, a brightly colored poncho, a whistle or a mirror are useful.
Food, while desirable, is not a must. Most people can survive for up to thirty days without food. If you have fire then hunting for and preparing food is possible.
A small survival kit with a good quality knife, a tarp, a poncho and fire making equipment can be put into a tin can such as a large coffee can. The can can be used for preparing food and boiling water.
