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Deserts
A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation
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Which deserts are dryer than the Sahara Desert?
Both Antarctica and the Atacama are drier that the Sahara Desert. Neither of which receives any appreciable precipitation.
What are the pros and cons for a desert?
Pros: provide protection from one nation to another
Cons: Limit trade and cultural diffusion; difficult to travel through from Killing storms and extreme heat up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit and extreme cold up to 25 degrees Fahrenheit
Why do trees and shrubs growing in deserts have long roots thick barks sharp thorns?
they have long roots in order to reach down as far as possible into the ground to gather whatever nutrients and water there is, they have thick barks to help retain water and they have sharp thorns to reduce surface area, as if there was a large surface area,(like a leaf) more water would be evaporated and the trees in the desert need to hold onto as much water as they can. the sharp thorns could also be a mechanism to deter predators!
Are deserts above or below sea level?
Deserts are overall above sea level but may contain areas below sea level. Death Valley in the Mojave Desert of California is below sea level in some parts.
What was the purpose of caravans?
To transport things that are quite heavy especially in a long travel.
Where does the desert get oxygen?
I believe the desert gets oxygen from Cacti. Also from the rest of the planet. Oxygen is all around the planet. Winds carry the wind through the atmosphere to all parts of it, plants and other desert shrubs including cacti help to give the desert it's own form of localized oxygen.
you should pull them out as late as possible even if they are a little to crisp on top.
it is a desert that was encountered by many settlers on their way west
What is the closest desert to Missouri?
The Chihuahuan Desert of west Texas and southeast New Mexico is the closest desert to Missouri.
The Chihuahuan Desert of west Texas and southeast New Mexico is the closest desert to Missouri.
Why are there few Pucca roads in the desert?
Pucca roads - roads paved with asphalt - are expensive to construct. They are constructed in areas with a lot of traffic. Many desert roads have little vehicle use so are not worth the expense and effort.
What are some examples of parasitism mutualism and commensalisms in the deciduous forest?
Parasitism- Dodder and Shrub, Dodder gets place to live and Shrub is Harmed!
Parasitism- Flea and Dog, Flea gets home/food and Dog is harmed b/c the flea feeds on its blood!
Competition- Fallen Tree blocks light for trees below!
Competition- Deer and Moose both fighting over grass/food!
Competition- Turkey and Cardinal both fighting over seeds/food!
Predation- Owl and mouse, owl preys on mouse and mouse runs and hides from the owl!
Predation- Bobcat and Deer, Bobcat gets food and Deer is Killed!
Predation Salamander and Insect, Salamander gets Insect as food!
Commensalism - Squirrel and Oak Tree, Squirrel gets place to live and Oak is not harmed b/c it does not lose any nutrients
Commensalism - Deer and Shrub, Deer gets place to live and Shrub is not harmed b/c it does not lose any nutrients.
Mutualism- Bird and Deer, Bird gets a ride/food (from the insects off the Deer) and Deer benefits from being cleaned
Mutualism - Croc and animals, Croc opens mouth and allows certain animals to feed on its leeches. Some of this may be false because it has to be a long lasting relationship.
What are the names of the three deserts in Saudi Arabia?
1.) Arabian Desert2.) Empty Quarter
3.) Rub al Khali
Why don't most desert streams empty into the ocean?
Ephemeral deserts streams dry up before they reach the ocean
Crows (ravens) do live in the deserts of North America.
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The common crow does live in the deserts, but in limited numbers. The common raven, a larger relative of the crow, is found there, as is the Chihuahuan raven. Ravens are similar in appearance to crows, but are larger, with shaggy throat feathers and a larger bill. In flight, the crow has a fan shaped tail, while ravens show a distinct wedge shaped tail. Raven's call is a hoarse croak, while the crow emits an honest to goodness "caw".
What are some of the deserts in Turkey?
The Karakum Desert, also spelled Kara-Kum and Gara Gum (Turkmen: Garagum, Russian: Каракумы, Kazakh: 'Қарақұм')
Deserts do not support much life. Based on this map areas is most likely to be desert?
western Australia
In which desert has rain never been recorded?
Parts of the Atacama Desert of South America have not recorded any rainfall in historic times - over 400 years.
What is the adaptation for the organ-pipe cactus?
The adaptation for an organ pipe cactus are its spines to keep away predators from eating it. The other adaptation is its long narrow arms which are used to keep in water.
What are common animals in desert?
Some names of animals in the deserts are lizards, and some kinds of birds, small rodents, camels, and some a jebora.
gerbil
Why is not the desert thickly populated?
the desert is not thickly populated or is thinly populated because of the following reasons.
*this region does not receive much rainfall throughout the year.
*it is very hot in summer.
*the nights are pleasant in summer but very cold in winter.
*life in the desert is very tough.
