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Deserts are _____ areas on the planet.
Deserts are _____ areas on the planet.
Arid
Deserts have extremely low annual rainfall. T
Deserts have extremely low annual rainfall. T
True
There could be snowfall in some deserts. True or false?
There could be snowfall in some deserts. True or false?
True
The temperature in the desert never drops below 0°c. T/F?
The temperature in the desert never drops below 0°c. T/F?
No animal can survive in such hostile desert environments. T/F?
No animal can survive in such hostile desert environments. T/F?
Deserts are arid areas with —— climate
Deserts are arid areas with —— climate
Low annual rainfall (/______) than 250 mm per year
Low annual rainfall (/______) than 250 mm per year
Rainfall is (/______) (very occasionally, sudden rainstorms might occur once a decade)
Rainfall is (/______) (very occasionally, sudden rainstorms might occur once a decade)
Deserts can be classified into ___ and _______ according to their locations.
Deserts can be classified into ___ and _______ according to their locations.
The ______ in North Africa is the largest in the world (it spans over 9 countries.)
The ______ in North Africa is the largest in the world (it spans over 9 countries.)
What are the impacts of desertification on different people in China?
What are the impacts of desertification on different people in China?
How does China deal with desertification?
How does China deal with desertification?
What are the physical and human factors leading to desertification?
What are the physical and human factors leading to desertification?
Where are deserts located?
Where are deserts located?
Can there be snowfall in some deserts?
Can there be snowfall in some deserts?
What are the characteristics of deserts' climate?
What are the characteristics of deserts' climate?
How does the soil in deserts affect vegetation cover?
How does the soil in deserts affect vegetation cover?
What special features do plants in deserts have to adapt to the harsh environment?
What special features do plants in deserts have to adapt to the harsh environment?
To which category of deserts does the Sahara Desert belong?
To which category of deserts does the Sahara Desert belong?
What is the difference in latitude distribution between tropical and temperate deserts?
What is the difference in latitude distribution between tropical and temperate deserts?
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What are deserts?
What are deserts?
Dry regions with minimal precipitation.
Desert rainfall amount
Desert rainfall amount
Less than 250 mm per year.
Snow in deserts?
Snow in deserts?
Sometimes, yes.
Desert temperature always above 0°C?
Desert temperature always above 0°C?
False
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Can animals live in deserts?
Can animals live in deserts?
False.
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Desert climate type
Desert climate type
Dry climate.
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Desert rainfall reliability
Desert rainfall reliability
Rain occurs unpredictably, sometimes once a decade.
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Types of Deserts
Types of Deserts
Tropical and temperate.
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Sahara Desert
Sahara Desert
Largest desert, spanning over 9 countries.
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Impacts of desertification in China
Impacts of desertification in China
Loss of land, displacement, economic decline.
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China's approach to desertification
China's approach to desertification
Enhancing land, using land wisely.
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Causes of desertification
Causes of desertification
Overgrazing, deforestation, soil erosion, climate change.
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Desert location
Desert location
Areas with very little rainfall.
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Desert climate characteristics
Desert climate characteristics
Semi-arid to arid, low rainfall, extreme temperatures, little cloud cover.
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Effect of desert soil
Effect of desert soil
Dry, nutrient-poor soil limits plant growth.
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Desert plant adaptations
Desert plant adaptations
Needle-like leaves, thick trunks for water storage.
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Sahara Desert type
Sahara Desert type
Tropical desert.
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Desert latitude distribution
Desert latitude distribution
Tropical: 15-35° N/S; Temperate: 35-50° N/S.
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Vegetation cover in deserts
Vegetation cover in deserts
Sparse.
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Desert animal adaptations
Desert animal adaptations
Adaptations include being nocturnal and conserving water.
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