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Deserts
A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation
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What is the earth's coldest desert?
The Antarctic is the coldest desert on earth. Temperatures sometime plunge well below minus 100 degrees F.
Which desert has the most sand?
The Rub al Khali, or Empty Quarter, of the Arabia Desert is the largest expanse of desert sand in the world.
Animals in the coastal desert?
There are many animals to be found in the desert such as cougars, jackrabbits, coyotes, armadillos, scorpions, snakes and camels. Some animals may restrict their activity to the cooler mornings and evenings. Some may burrow underground to avoid heat.
What best describes the process of desertification?
Desert areas expand into areas that had previously been fertile. Thats the answer!! Hope it helped! :)
Is there a desert in the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic has some semi-arid land but no true deserts.
How can people help the desert?
Don't garbage or any other waste to one or build houses on one. You can also pick up litter to help keep the desert clean.
Or by not living in it. The desert hates you, so don't go out into it. It tries to kill anyone who crosses its path, so it's probably going to kill you if you try to help it. it wants you to f off!
What do you do when you are stranded in a desert?
If you are really in trouble you should consult your local embassy or consulate. You may also be able to get help from the airline that you used to arrive at the place where you are now stranded - at least talk to them.
The dry desert land not far from the banks of the Nile was called?
It is referred to as the "Red Land" by the Egyptians.
Does it get dark at night in the desert?
Night lasts the same amount of time as a similar location outside the desert at the same latitude and same time of the year. During the summer that would be about 10 hours and in the winter about 14 hours, depending upon location. Average over a year would be 12 hours.
In which African country is the Nubian Desert located?
It is located in the Eastern Region of the Sahara Desert, Egypt.
What desert has had no recorded rainfall?
Parts of the Atacama Desert in South America have received no measurable rainfall in historic times.
On which continent does the desert area extend furthest south?
A person can get no further south than the Antarctic Desert,
How do animals that live in the desert stay cool?
by burying themselves in the sand. and also adaptation
Why do Tuareg people live in a desert?
their ancestors lived in the desert because it was the only place they knew. The current Tuareg people live there because they want to keep their history and this involves living in the desert.
There are some areas of semi-desert and steppe in Idaho but no true desert regions.
What is the largest desert in the Americas?
The largest desert in the Americas is tthe Chihuahuan Desert.
Why are desert plants spaced far apart?
There is limited water available in the deserts so plants tend to space themselves to avoid competition from other plants.
On what continent is the Namib Desert located?
Namibia is in Africa, along the southwest (Atlantic) coast.
It was formerly the German colony of South-West Africa and was claimed by South Africa after World War II, and became an independent republic in 1990.
What is the fall temperature in a semiarid desert?
Deserts are arid. If it is semi-arid, it is not a desert.
What is an example of competition in the desert?
Rattlesnakes and eagles competing for rodents (mice ect.)
What are the 5 largest deserts and their continents?
Saudi Arabia, much of Egypt, Botswana, Australia, and the United States have large desert areas.
