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Sahara Desert
The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. It covers the northern portion of the continent of Africa.
774 Questions
What factors led to the creation of the Sahara Desert?
lions were taken to rome hence the number of primary consumers i.e. the herbivores increased and this led to overgrazing
What are some things that can make the Sahara Desert unbalanced?
One specie being removed from the foodweb.
What animals are in the Sahara Desert?
yes there are there are camels
1.Camel
2.Addax antelope
3.Ostrich
4.Goats
5.Dorcas Gazelle
6.Deathstalker scorpion
7.Monitor lizard
8.Sand Vipers
Why should you save the Sahara Desert?
The Sahara and any other desert is not like any other biome. It has water from the dried leftover water as I was told so I think and the animals live there so where would they have to live. All the animals living there would be extinct if we don't protect this environment!
If Egypt has the worlds largest river then how can it be part of the Sahara Desert?
Because the water that flows through/ down the river originates far from the Sahara Desert in the sub-tropical areas of North Africa; while Egypt lies along the eastern border of the Sahara Desert
How does an ibis survive in the desert temperatures?
to be honest i have no idea but i hope you find out!
Does it rain in the Sahara desert how often a year?
it does rain there and i dont no how often but i do no that they only get around 7-8 inches of rain fall per year so it couldn't rain that often but if it does it rains for really short periods of time
What is the least rainfall in Africa south of the Sahara Desert?
The Kalahari Desert where the average annual rainfall ranges from around 110 mm (close to aridity) to more than 500 mm in some areas of the north and east.
What tertiary consumer lives in the Sahara desert?
There are:
Snakes like the Sand Vipers, Cobra.
And Also the birds such as the Fan-tail Raven, the Desert Eagle and the Barn Owl.
What supplies and provisions do you need to cross the Sahara desert in medieval times?
coins, thick linen veils, camping equipment, food and water
Why were the Nile River Valley and the Sahara Desert region populous?
The Sahara Desert was not populous. Aside from the Nile River Valley, the population of the Sahara Desert has consistently remained quite small. Almost all of the populations in countries that are part of the Sahara Desert, have the vast majority of the population near a key source of water.
As for why the Nile River Valley was populous, this was because the River Valley provided the fresh water necessary to irrigate crops that could sustain a large population.
How much rain falls in the Sahara desert in 10 years?
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The Kalahari Desert in southern Africa is much smaller. It covers 225,000 miles. The Kalahari is covered by sand dunes and gravel plains like other deserts. However, some scientists do not consider the Kalahari a true desert because some parts of the Kalahari receive more than 10 inches of rain in a year. Animals that live in the region include brown hyenas, lions, meerkats, several species of antelope, and many types of birds and reptiles. Vegetation in the Kalahari consists of dry grassland and scrubby acacias. Grasses thrive in the Kalahari during the summer rainy season.
Click here to learn more about the Kalahari Desert.What months do the summer and winter occur in the Sahara Desert?
Summer: June 21 to September 21Winter: December 21 - March 21
How many square miles does the Sahara desert encompass?
The Sahara Desert covers an area of 3,630,000 sq miles. Nearly as much as Europe or the United States. It is just over 4,000 miles wide.
What is in Between the Sahara and the Savannah lies?
The Sahel lies between the Sahara and the savannah.
Which is the closest ocean current to the Sahara Desert?
it is the Atlantic African coastal current which creates high winds, which helps create part of the desert!
How does the Sahara desert get its water?
Sahara gets its water by camels How? well camels lead up where water is taken following camels can lead you water.
It also depend on where your staying in the area for example sierra is a climate in the dessert it gives a bout 10-20 inches of rain fall each month/year its also near the Niger River so water is easy to locate
Does the Sahara Desert cover half of Africa?
No, the Sahara covers about the northern third of Africa.
Is Brazil larger than the Sahara desert?
No, the Sahara is larger than Brazil. Brazil is about 3.2 million square miles and the Sahara 3.3 and growing.
