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Deserts
A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation
5,820 Questions
In what countries can deserts be found?
There are many, many countries that have deserts. Here are a few:
Mexico
United States
Peru
Chile
Argentina
Australia
China
Mongolia
Saudi Arabia
India
Egypt
Libya
Chad
Algeria
Botswana
Namibia
South Africa
Pakistan
Israel
Turkey
Iran
Iraq
Oman
Yemen
Western Sahara
Are deserts man made or natural?
actually one cant tell coz most of deserts are caused
by human activities;cutting trees.
still others are caused by natural disasters;floods
however most of the world deserts are Natural
What do you know about animals of deserts?
That is entirely dependent on which desert you are referring to. The Great American desert has various lizards, such as the horned toad. The roadrunner is a famous bird that lives in the American Desert. The Deserts in the Middle East are noted for having camels and loads more like pythons and cobras.
snakes and camels
Are there cacti in the Little Sandy Desert?
Cacti are strictly American Species and do not occurr naturally in any Australian Desert. However, prickly pear cacti have been introduced to some of Australia's deserts and have turned into a noxious invasive species.
Is a cactus the most common thing in a desert?
No, there is a wide variety of plants that grow in the deserts of the world. Cacti live naturally only in the deserts of North and South America. A number of trees, shrubs, other succulents, annuals and perennials can be found in deserts around the world.
What desert is found in southern Mongolia?
The Gobi Desert is found in southern Mongolia and northern China.
What is a a dry barren region that maybe sandy without trees?
A desert is a dry region with little rainfall and few trees.
What would happen if there was a decrease in the number of plants in a desert?
The number of first level consumers would decrease causing the second level to also decrease and so on up the food chain.
What kind of prey live in the desert biome?
Every animal below the apex predator is considered as potential prey. An apex predator might be a lion, cougar, wolf or the like. Prey could be rodents, rabbits, hares, foxes, deer, and even coyotes.
Which type of desert is characterized by cold winters and hot summers?
A cold winter desert is characterized by a hot summer and a cold winter. Examples are the Gobi Desert, the Great Basin Desert and the Colorado Plateau Desert.
Where are the largest deserts located?
The 10 largest deserts in the world:
1.) Antarctic Desert - covers most of Antarctica
2.) Sahara - covers most of northern Africa
3.) Arabian Desert - located on the Arabian Peninsula
4.) Gobi Desert - located in northwest China and southern Mongolia
5.) Kalahari Desert - located in south central Africa
6.) Patagonian Desert - located mostly in Argentina
7.) Great Victoria Desert - located in south-central Australia
8.) Syrian Desert - located in the Middle east
9.) Great Basin Desert primarily located in Nevada and Utah of the United
States
10.) Chihuahuan Desert - Located in Mexico and the states of Texas, New
Mexico and Arizona of the United States
Could any organism on earth survive in the desert?
Yes of course, there are Scorpians, Lizards, many type of beatle and even gerbils that live in the desert.
Does the Gibson Desert have rocks?
Yes, Uluru (Ayer's Rock) could be counted as one. There aren't really any "guidelines" on how tall something has to be before it is counted as a mountain.
What is the enormous area that stretches across North Africa?
The Sahara covers most of the northern third of Africa and is nearly as big as the contiguous United States.
What kind of trees grow in the desert?
orange trees (next or near oasis & nile), olive and fig trees.
Red Acacia Tree grows in the Sahara Desert. Also known as the Shittah tree, the red acacia is often found in the damp valleys of the Sahara.
Where are the deserts mainly found on the eastern sides of the continent?
Most deserts on on the western side of the continents or in the interior of the continent.
What are the names of all the deserts of the world with their countries?
There are a number of hot deserts. Here are a few examples:
Sahara - northern Africa
Arabian Desert - Arabian Peninsula
Kalahari Desert - south central Africa
Thar Desert - India and Pakistan
Great Victoria Desert - Australia
Mojave Desert - southwestern United States
Chihuahuan Desert - Mexico and southwestern United States
Sonoran Desert - southwestern United States and Mexico
Gibson Desert - Australia
Which countries have cold deserts?
Since deserts are frequently shared by more than one country, it is easier to list what continents have cold deserts:
Antarctica
South America
North America
Asia
Africa
What are the adaptations of a desert tumbleweed?
I haven't a clue. But please tell me if you find anything! Thanks. Btw- Watch House of Anubis on Nickolodeon- Monday to Friday- 6pm-6:30pm. Cya
