Deserts

Great Victorian Desert in Australia

The Salton Sea of southern California was formed in 1905 when water from the Colorado River overflowed into part of the valley. It is considerably saltier than the Pacific Ocean and is below sea level. It is also highly polluted from agricultural runoff.

No because bamboo needs lost of water it can only be found below the tundra boime.

The following states in the southwest United States have deserts:

California

New Mexico

Arizona

Texas

Nevada

Colorado *

Utah *

*These states are listed because they have deserts contiguous with the southwest states but are not southwest states themselves.

The desert receives little rainfall that would normally dissolve and wash away minerals.

well it is hard to explane but they adapt to the desert by getting yous to desert plants that die and fruit that falls

Cacti are producers! Producers are plants and plants do not 'eat' other plants.

Desert people must abide by similar rules for anyone trying to protect themselves in extreme temperatures. For example, in very high heat, one must always drink plenty of water in order to avoid dehydration. In addition, you should avoid strenuous activity in direct sunlight and at high temperature points during the day (between 10am and 2pm or even later) and seek shade where possible. Maintaining your core temperature and staying hydrated are keys in extreme heat while wearing loose fitting and minimal clothing.

For cold weather extremes, one should dress in layers and be sure to cover all extremities to avoid heat loss. Staying hydrated is always a concern regardless of temperature. Avoiding frost bite and other cold weather ailments is critical and staying covered is important.

Not necessarily. The only desert truly in a frigid zone is Antarctica. Other cold deserts may have a very hot summer but winters that can be bitterly cold. Exampls are the Gobi Desert of China and Mongolia and the Great Basin Desert of the United States,

One human activity causing problems in the deserts are that collectors are selling cacti for money. Another human activity that damages the desert is when people drive off road with 4 wheelers. When people do this it can leave 7-foot deep holes in the ground and this damage can take 100 to 1,000 years to recover from.

The largest carnivore in the America deserts is the Jaguar which is more common in Mexico. Next largest would be the cougar (mountain lion). Black bears also occur in the deserts but they are omnivores and not a true carnivore.

Mississippi has no deserts.

Mississippi has no deserts.

The vast majority of people living in the Mojave Desert live in cities such as Las Vegas, Nevada. Most find shelter in their homes or apartments where they have indoor running water or purchase bottled water at the local market. Food is no problem as there are major supermarkets or neighborhood grocery stores in nearly every town in the Mojave. For those not wishing to cook, there are restaurants and fast food establishments in most neighborhoods.

The biotic factors are basically anything that is a living organism e.g. animals and plants. Whereas abiotic factors are non-living things such as carcasses, feces, urine, rocks, sand, etc......

Climate change is real and happening right now. Its reality can be seen in melting ice, dying coral reefs, rising sea levels, changing ecosystems and prolonged and more severe droughts. According to the WHO, 150,000 people are already dying every year as a result of climate change. It is for this reason that the world needs to take action now before our planet becomes damaged beyond repair.

There is strong evidence that extreme weather events - such as hurricanes, floods, droughts and heat waves - are increasing (and becoming more severe and frequent) because of climate change The cumulative number of people affected by disasters rose to two billion in the 1990s, up from 740 million in the 1970s. Virtually all of these millions were concentrated in poorer countries.

One of the most pressing questions concerning future climate change is how it will affect the terrestrial vegetation Studies indicate that as global warming continues, and carbon dioxide levels double from pre-industrial levels By 2075 the climate of New England could become more like that of Richmond, Va. The maples so prevalent in the region would die off - possibly "migrating" or establishing a foothold only in more northern, colder climes. This change in species would change the character of regional biogenic emissions, which would further affect regional air quality and climate.effects of ozone pollution on vegetation productivity and carbon sequestration. Nowhere is this more hotly debated than in the tropics, where the future of the Amazon rainforest and the continued viability of current agricultural practices are at stake. Studies of past climates may elucidate how quickly vegetation can respond to climate change. Recently, Hughen et al reported that tropical vegetation in Venezuela has in the past responded to climate change within less than 50 years. In contrast, Jennerjahn et al reported a vegetation response time of 1000 to 2000 years in northeast Brazil.

Clouds mean water, and deserts have virtually no water.

Thar Desert in Pakistan has the 7th largest coal reserves in the world, Coal is a valuable mineral specially amid the steeply rising energy costs in the world, however the modern scientific breakthroughs has evolved new technologies to process coal in a more efficient, clean & environment friendly way.

The largely untapped Thar Coal reserves has for years been red taped in Pakistan by the powerful Oil lobbies who bribe their way in Politics & bureaucracy to keep the valuable coal reserves at bay.

South African Oil & chemicals giant company Sasol has the technology to extract Oil & chemicals from Coal but its feasibility is only viable if the intl oil prices remain above US$40/barrel.

In the last decade the oil prices have remained well above this threshold therefore justifying prompt action / investment in Thar Coal reserves which can turn around Pakistans & even the regions dire energy & economic crisis.

The desert lark eats seeds and insects and metabolizes food at a slower rate than other birds in other climates. The desert lark has adapted to living in the desert and can survive on minimal water as well.

Average temperatures in a semi-arid desert range from around 86 degrees during the day to around 50 degrees at night. The temperature varies slightly depending on the location.

Yes some species of raptor live in the desert. A few examples of such species that may live in a desert are the Harris hawk, Redtail hawk, Elf owl, and Burrowing owl.

The two major deserts of Mexico are the Sonoran and the Chihuahuan.

The temperature would depend upon the season of the year. Parts of the Chihuahuan Desert sometimes exceed 110 degrees F. during the summer. In the winter it is not unusual to have temperatures of 60 or 70 degrees during the day. A few winter nights may see the temperature drop below freezing, however.

Examples of desert herbivores:
Squirrels and other small rodents
Rabbits and hares
Deer
Antelope
Pronghorns
Sheep
Javelinas
Tortoises
Some lizards
Some insects

no there was not a desert in ancient greece.