What are hot deserts like?
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The question is asking for information about hot deserts, their locations, climates, and soil types. The text provides an overview of what defines a desert, discusses the geographical locations of hot deserts, describes their climates, and explains the characteristics of desert soils.
Answer
High temperatures; less than 250mm of rainfall annually; arid conditions
Hot deserts are regions with less than 250mm of rainfall annually, characterized by high temperatures and arid conditions.
Answer for screen readers
Hot deserts are regions with less than 250mm of rainfall annually, characterized by high temperatures and arid conditions.
More Information
Hot deserts typically have low biodiversity due to the harsh climate, and evaporation often leaves salts on the ground, making the soil infertile.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume all deserts are hot, but there are cold deserts as well.
Sources
- GCSE Geography Hot Deserts Characteristics - coolgeography.co.uk
- What is a hot desert? - Internet Geography - internetgeography.net
- Hot Deserts: Location, Climate & Distribution | Vaia - vaia.com
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